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Elective
Collective |
an optional study; a course that a student may select from among alternatives
My elective this year in 7th grade was health. |
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Conviction
Friction |
a fixed or firm belief
The conviction was very strong. |
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Quiver
Slither |
to shake with a slight but rapid motion; vibrate tremulously; tremble
The girl's hands quivered as she nervously walked on stage. |
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Bluff
Stuff |
good-naturedly direct, blunt, or frank; heartily outspoken
He was bluffing, everyone could tell. |
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Scowled
Growled |
to draw down or contract the brows in a sullen, displeased, or angry manner
The teacher scowled at me as I popped a bubble with my gum. |
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Portly
Shortly |
rather heavy or fat
The portly man walked strangely down the street. |
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Linger
Stinger |
to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave
I lingered to the back of the classroom, for I did not want to be called on. |
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Sheepishly
Creepishly |
embarrassed or bashful, as by having done something wrong or foolish
I sheepishly blushed as I picked up my books after tripping in the hallway. |
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Ferocity
Atrocity |
a ferocious quality or state; savage fierceness
I could feel the ferocity in her eyes as she glared at me. |
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Trudge
Judge |
to walk, esp. laboriously or wearily
I trudged to my room as my mom sent me up there. |
