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Oculist
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Old-fashioned term for "eye doctor." Now an eye doctor is more like to be called an optometeist or ophthalmologist
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A fading wooden sign between the sloon and the livery stable pointed out the office of the oculist. /In 1940, Frank went to the oculist
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Inarticulate
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produced without the normal sounds of understandable speech. The Prefix in- means not
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At first the baby made only inarticulate sounds, but soon he was speaking in complete words and even sentences.
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intimations
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hints; idirect suggestions.
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pinafore
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sleeveless, apron-like garment, usually work over a dress or blouse.
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caricature
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a drawing in which certain distinctive features are made larger in a way of criticizing or poking fun
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imperious
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overbearing; arrogant;proud
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acute
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severe;intense.
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vivacious
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The latin root of this word means, to live.
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voluminous
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large; bulky
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asperity
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sharpness of temper;anger
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