Vocab Ethan Frome

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mien

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n-somebody's appearance, bearing, or postrue, especially as an indication of mood or character.

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taciturn

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adj-silent by nature; reserved in speech or manner
tacinturnity-

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sardonically

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adv-in a disdainfully mocking way

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beleaguered

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adj-surrounded by an army or as through by ana rmy (harassed, under pressure)

Hint 4

Perfume tagline: You have been warned.

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reticent

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adj-reserved, unwilling to talk very much or reveal the facts

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querulous

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adj-inclined to complain or find fault; whining or complaining in tone

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loth or loath

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adj-reluctant or unwilling to do something

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inexorable

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adj-adamant and pitiless; not moved by anyone's attempts to plead or persuade
Also means "unstoppable"

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antipathy

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anger, hostility, fixed opposition, or disgust directed at a person or thing

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preclude

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v-to prevent something or make it impossible; to prevent someone from doing something

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supposition

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hypothesis: something that is suggested or accepted as true on the basis of some evidence but without proof

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pathological

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relating to disease or arising from disease; uncontrolled or unreasonable

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ruddy

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adj-reddish; rosy with health

Hint 13

Perfume tagline: Are you ready for ____?

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pine

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v-to yearn; to long for somebody or something, esp. that which is unattainable

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irresolute

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adj-incapable of deciding;

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swathe

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to wrap or cover somebody or something completely with bandages or as if with bandages; to envelop