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tatters
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v.
To make or become ragged (damaged or ripped) |
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nudge
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n.
One who constantly bothers, annoys, or complains. v. To annoy a lot; bother. |
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threatening
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adj.
To be a source of danger |
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finery
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n.
elaborate or showy attire and accessories (detailed and fancy) |
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irritate
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v.
1. annoy; to make impatient or anger 2.to cause pain or itchyniss on skin |
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timid
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adj.
shy: lacking self-confidence; fearful and hesitant |
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barrier
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n.
A structure, such as a fence to block people or to keep people out |
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nettle
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n.
Prickly plant |
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bold
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adj.
courageous |
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mishap
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n.
1.Bad luck. 2.An unfortunate accident. |
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taunt
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v.
to teese mock or insolt |
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sensitive
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adj.
Easily irritated (skin) Quick to take offense; touchy (feelings) |
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oaf
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n.
an awkward stupid person, lummox |
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entice
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v.
to lure |
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sullen
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adj.
Gloomy, sulky |
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insult
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v.
to treat with rudeness n. rude treatment |
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ram
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v.
to crash into n. male sheep |
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sarcastic
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adj.
joking in a mean way |
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jest
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v.
to joke n. a joke |
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quibble
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v.
to argue |
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susceptible
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adj.
prone to, likely to get The dog was susceptible to illness. |
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jeer
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v.
to insult n. an insult |
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whitewash
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v.
to cover up a flaw or problem n. white paint mixture |
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incognito
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adj.
in disguise |
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gawk
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v.
to stare stupidly |