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somnolent (SOM-na-lent)

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on the verge of sleep, drowsy

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unscathed (un-SKAYTHED)

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unscarred, unharmed

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descries (duh-SCRIES)

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discovers with the eye; observes

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confounded (con-FOUND-ed)

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confused and frustrated; severely impeded

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diminutive (di-MIN-u-tive)

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small, petite

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harrowing (HAIR-o-ing)

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punishing; demoralizing

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equivocal

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ambiguous, unclear (often by intention)

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hapless (HAP-less)

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unlucky

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vociferously (vo-SIFF-er-uss-ly)

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loudly; forcefully

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verdant (VER-dunt)

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green

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replete (ra-PLETE)

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completely filled (Follow with “with.”

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preposterous (pra-POS-ter-us)

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obviously or outrageously false

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stagnates (STAG-nates)

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to become inert; no longer flow

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decries (duh-CRIES

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condemns publically

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dismay (dis-MAY

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shock; disappointment

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consternation (CON-ster-NA-shun

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astonishment; shock; dismay

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disavows (DIS-a-VOWS)

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rejects; disclaims any responsibility for

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fatuous (FAT-you-us)

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silly; inane

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irascible (ee-RAS-si-bul

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harsh in temperament; mean

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irreverently (ir-REV-er-ant-ly)

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disrespectfully; without accustomed

awe