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Imploringly
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adverb
in a pleading, begging manner When John knew he was going to get in trouble, he imploringly cried for mercy, so his parents did not punish him. |
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Sullenly
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adverb
in a gloomy, silent, surly way The rain pattered sullenly on Bob's roof, so everyone inside was in a gloomy mood. |
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Hue
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noun
color, especially a tint or shade The boy's skin lost its hue when the teacher called his name, so the teacher knew he had not done his work. |
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Subside
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verb
to sink back or down After noon, the tide subsided, so new shells were exposed to the beach. |
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Elude
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The time that I was supposed to meet my friend eluded me, for I was not listening.
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Wistfully
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adverb
longingly; in a wishful manner He sits on the beachat night, for he wants to find a shooting star to wistfully wish on. |
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Doggedly
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adverb
in a stubborn or persistant way He knew he could not win the race, but he doggedly ran through the finish line. |
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Conviction
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noun
a strong belief Her family convictions kept her from doing bad things, so she became a well behaved girl. |
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Detached
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adjective
uninvolved, disinterested George looked over his shoulder to find a group of detached boys, so he guessed they were all going to fail. |
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Racking
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adjective
agonizing, tormenting |
