| Term | Definition |
|---|
| scuttle | bucket for coal, to scamper |
| pulp | the soft inside of fruit, wood fiber |
| euchre | card game |
| raptly | engrossingly |
| reprehensible | deserving scolding |
| bemused | preoccupied |
| wryly | ironically |
| aloof | apart, reserved |
| fawning | flatter servingly |
| disarming | remove weapons, become friendly with |
| contemptous | scornful |
| indignation | angry at an unjust action |
| avert | turn away |
| crestfallen | dejected |
| jeering | mocking |
| complancently | smugness |
| contort | twist out of shape |
| writhe | twist to cause pain |
| cringe | shrink back with fear |
| scudded | to run hurriedly |
| skitter | glide smooth and fast |
| gingham | cotton fabric |
| snooker | decieve or pool |
| haunches | lower half of animals |
| retort | to reply back wittily |
Combine with other sets
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