 | Term | Definition |
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Maul |
to beat, batter, or tear at a person or animal |
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Aloof |
Uninvovled or unwilling to become involved |
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Meager |
Unsatisfactory in quanity, substance or size |
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Liniment |
A liquid such as one containing alcohol, rubbed into the skin to relieve aches or pain |
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Disarming |
Making someone feel more friendly or trusting |
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Indignation |
Anger or annoyance because somebody seems unfair or unreasonable |
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Avert |
To prevent something from occuring, especially something harmful |
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Appraise |
To give an estimate of how much money something is worth |
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Jeer |
To shout or laugh at somebody or something as an expression of disgust |
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Console |
To be or provide a source of comfort to somebody who is distressed or disappointed |
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Querulous |
Inclined to compain or find fault |
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Hoarse |
Sounding rough; having a rough, harsh, grating voice |
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Snivel |
To behave in a whining, tearful, or self-pitying way |
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Mottled |
Spotted or blothched in coloring |
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Gingham |
A light plain-weave fabric with checks, stripes or plaids in white and colored cotton |
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Sullen |
Showing bad temper or hostility by a refusal to talk, behave sociably, or cooperate cheerfully |
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Belligerent |
Hostile, ready to start a fight, or ready to go to war |
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Pariah |
Somebody who is despised and avoided by other people |
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Cringe |
To react to something with embarrassment or discomfort, often showing this by physically flinching |
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Jarring |
Startling or harsh; making or causing a harsh and irritating sound |
