Act 1 38 - 56 Flashcards

1
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Unobtrusively

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in a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention

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2
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Expectancy

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the state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant, will happen or be the case

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3
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Feeble

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lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

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4
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Doggedly

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in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence

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5
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Peaked

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(of a person) gaunt and pale from illness or fatigue

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6
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Meddling

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intrusive or unwarranted interference

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7
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Self-righteously

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having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superior.

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8
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Tentatively

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subject to further confirmation; not definitely

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9
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Furtively

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in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively

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10
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Notions

A

a conception of or belief about something

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11
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Raucous

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making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

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12
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Devilment

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reckless mischief; wild spirits

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13
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Shallow

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of little depth

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14
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Dreary

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dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

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15
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Permeated

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spread throughout (something); pervade

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16
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Inflection

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a change in the form of a word (typically the ending) to express a grammatical function or attribute such as tense, mood, person, number, case, and gender

17
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Vengeance

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punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong

18
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Senselessly

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(of a person) unconscious

19
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Dissected

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having been cut up for anatomical study.

20
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Intently

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with earnest and eager attention