| Term | Definition |
|---|
| assuage | to calm |
| eccentric | deviating from usual |
| malevolent | evil-minded; spiteful |
| predilection | a natural tendency |
| intimidation | causing fear or dread |
| sweltering | oppresively or uncomfortably hot |
| inhabited | occupied or lived in |
| vapid | dull or boring; without spirit |
| stealthy | sneaky; able to walk quietly |
| morbid | an unhealthy gloomy state; preoccupied with death |
| condescend | look down one's nose at |
| mortification | shame |
| misdemeanor | an offense less than a felony; a minor crime |
| felony | a serious crime with serious consequences |
| sever | cut |
| aloof | at a distance; standoffish |
| placid | gentle; mild; calm |
| caricature | exaggerated portrait or description to poke fun |
| hermaphrodite | an animal with characteristics of both sexes |
| provocation | reason; urging to anger |
| evasion | avoidance |
| inconspicuous | not noticeable |
| passe | out of fashion |
| cantankerous | cranky; grouchy |
| umbrage | offense |
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