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Engross
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to occupy the complete attention of.
he engrossed her when she was talking. |
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petticoat
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a skirt or slip worn by girls and women as an undergarment
she was wearing a petticoat. |
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grotesque
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outlandish or bizarre
that was very grotesque. |
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malicious
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having showing, or motivated by malice; spitful
that was a malicious thing you did. |
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fathom
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to penetrate to the truth; understan
he fathomed when he was told |
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courting
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to seek the affections of, espically with hopes of marrying
he felt very courting to the girl. |
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tranquil
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the quality or conditoin of being quiet. serenity
he was very tranquil in the library |
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disembark
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to go ashore from a ship
he disembarked of the boat for a minute. |
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condone
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to disregard or overlook(somethign illegal)
he was condond when he stole the candy. |
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vigilant
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ever awake and alert; sleeplessly weatchfull
he was vigilant 24-7 at work. |
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dismay
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to break down the courage of completely; as by sudden danger or trouble.
he was very dismay to the boy |
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resentment
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the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person.
he was resentment after the fight. |
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adversity
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unfortunate event or circumstance
when she died is was adversity |
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hastily
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moving or acting with quickness; speedy.
he went to school hastily. |
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festoon
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a string or chain of flowers
he brought a festoon to her when she was sad. |
