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Haughty adj unfriendly and seeming to consider yourself better than other people Cipher N or v to use figures or numerals arithmetically; something of no value or importance Histrionic adj very emotional and energetic, but lacking sincerity or real meaning Benefactor n someone who gives money to help an organization, society or person Encore n an extra song or piece of music that is performed at the end of a show because the audience shout for it Greenhorn n a person who is not experienced Pallet n a flat wooden structure onto which heavy goods are loaded so that they can be moved using a fork lift Stretcher n Slang: a lie Harrow n a large piece of equipment which is pulled behind a tractor to break the earth into small pieces ready for planting Candid adj truthful and honest, especially about something difficult or painful Confront v to face, meet or deal with a difficult situation or person Disposition n the particular type of character which a person naturally has Elocution n the art of careful public speaking, using clear pronunciation and good breathing to control the voice Venture v to risk going somewhere or doing something that might be dangerous or unpleasant, or to risk saying something that might be criticized Mortify v to cause someone to feel extremely ashamed Meek adj quiet, gentle and not willing to argue or state your opinions in a forceful way Pensive adj thinking in a quiet way, often with a serious expression on your face Sublime adj extremely good, beautiful or enjoyable Cavort v to move around in a playful way, sometimes noisily; often in a sexual way Contrite adj feeling great regret and guilt for something bad that you have done