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demur
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1.characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
2.affectedly or coyly decorous, sober, or sedate. |
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lenient
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1.agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent:
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vestige
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1.a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is no longer present or in existence;
2.a surviving evidence or remainder of some condition 3.a very slight trace or amount of something |
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agape
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1.with the mouth wide open, as in wonder, surprise, or eagerness:
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recalcitrant
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1.resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory.
2.hard to deal with, manage, or operate. |
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untoward
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1.unfavorable or unfortunate;
2.improper |
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inexplicably
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incapable of being accounted for or explained.
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convalescing; convalesce
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to recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health.
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monotony
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wearisome uniformity or lack of variety, as in occupation or scenery.
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susceptible
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1.accessible or especially liable or subject to some influence, mood, agency, etc.;
2.capable of being affected emotionally; impressionable. |
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indulgently; indulge
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characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive:
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verdure
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1.greenness, especially of fresh, flourishing vegetation.
2.freshness in general; flourishing condition; vigor. |
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gawky
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awkward; ungainly; clumsy.
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negligence
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the act of ignoring or not caring for (something)
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tenuous
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thin or slender in form, as a thread.
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coaxed
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persuaded
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veracity
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conformity to truth or fact; accuracy
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voracity
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the act of craving or consuming large quantities of food
2. exceedingly eager or avid |
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consolation
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the act of comforting; to lessen the grief or disappointment
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commodity
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an article of trade or commerce, especially a product as distinguished from a service.
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nausea
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sickness
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abroad
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1.in or to a foreign country or countries
2.in or to another continent 3.out of doors; from one place to another; about |
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cherish
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to cling; to hold dear
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crevice
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a narrow crack as in rock
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reassurance
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1. a renewed positive declaration intended to give confidence
2. a renewed promise or pledge; guaranty; surety: He gave his a |