| Term | Definition |
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diversion |
something that relaxes or entertains |
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plaited |
braided |
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swathed |
to wrap up |
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indignant |
anger caused by something unjust |
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malice |
the intention of doing something bad for pleasure |
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lentil |
eurasian plant |
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impertinence |
rude |
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gauzy |
a thin fabric |
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sustenance |
means of support |
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condescension |
to stoop to one's lower level |
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gavotte |
a french dance |
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brine |
salty water |
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vile |
morally bad |
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bureaus |
a business office |
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epithets |
a word or phrase |
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ramrod |
unflexible |
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odious |
causing hatred |
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sublime |
grand in thought |
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reined |
to check, control, or stop |
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ridicule |
make fun of |
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undulating |
to make or form in waves |
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succumb |
to yield force or pressure |
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ciphering |
to use figures in calculating |
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rouge |
cosmetic to give color to lips or cheeks |