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(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep./temporarily inactive or inoperative.

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Dormant

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voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up

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Relinquish

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(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace

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Uncouth

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make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense./Satisfy

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Assuage

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outward behavior or bearing

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Demeanor

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accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

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Venerable

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great embarrassment and shame

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Mortification

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engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

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Pensive

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a modulation or inflection of the voice/tempo/rhythm

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Cadence

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(of spoken or written language) expressed in an incomprehensible or confusing way; unclear

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Incoherent

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make a forcefully reproachful protest

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Remonstrate

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extremely unpleasant; repulsive

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Odious

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Causing one to feel unsettled

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Disconcerting

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(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

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Squalid

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(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible

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Palpable

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