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Imploringly:Adverb
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in a pleading, begging maner
The convict before he was executed was acting in an imploringly manner, but so sadly it did not matter |
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Sullenly:Adverb
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in a gloomy, silent surly way
The killer stalked his prey in a sullenly way, and then he finally sprung up and killed him. |
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Subside:Verb
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to sink back or down; become lower
As the water plunged into the ship the ship began to subside into the sea, and now the army could complete their mission. |
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Elude:Verb
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to escape understanding:baffle
The robber managed to skillfully elude the police, so they kept looking for him. |
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Wistfully:Adverb
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longingly; in a wishful manner
I wistfully asked for my Christmas present early, but my parents said no. |
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Doggedly
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in a stubborn or persistent way
I doggedly asked my dad for him to take me to the park, but he wouldn't budge. |
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Conviction
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a strong belief
I spoke a conviction to my parents, and they agreed with me. |
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Detached
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uninvolved; indifferent; disinterested
My mom said I am to detached from my friends, so I promised to invite someone over this weekend. |
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Racking
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agonizing, tormenting
The boy went through a racking day at school, and then he finally stood up to the bully. |
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Hue:Noun
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color, especially a tint or shade
The artists abstract painting had an abstract hue to it, but it also had a feeling of mystery in it. |
