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awkward: (adj)not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing
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clatter: (v)to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together; to speak or move with confused, noisy sound (n)a hard, rattling sound; busy excitement; noisy chattering
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gallant: (adj)showy in appearance; splendid; brave or full of spirit, showing courtesy; very attentive (n.) a fashionable young gentleman; a suitor
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lukewarm: (adj)only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm
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plentiful: (adj)in great supply, easily available; more than enough
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ration: (n)a portion of food allowed for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share (v)to pass out in limited portions; to limit the use of
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reserve: (v)to hold back or set aside; to save for future use (n)something set aside for a certain purpose; something stored for later use
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scholar: (n)a learned person; an expert in a field of study; someone who studies with a teacher; a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education
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smolder: (v)to burn slowly, with smoke but no flame; to exist in a suppressed state; to show suppressed feelings
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trudge: (v)to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness (n)a long, tiring walk
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volunteer: (n)a person who chooses to join or to do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay (v)to offer one's services; to do or say freely
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weary: (adj)feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience (v)to make tired; to grow tired
