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Frolicsome

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Playful way

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Prémonition

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Feeling that something (bad) is about to happen

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Meek

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Submissive, quiet, gentle, easily imposed on

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Guise

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External impression or appearance often covering up the true form of something or someone

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Venerable

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Respected due to age, wisdom or character

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Lark

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Enjoying oneself by behaving whimsically

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Rogue

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Dishonest/unprincipled man

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Alacrity

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Brisk and cheerful readiness

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Confound

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  1. Mix 2 things up 2. Cause surprise or confusion about something unexpected
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Sheepish

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Embarrassment from shame or lack of confidence

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Émaciation

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Abnormally thin/weak

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Probing

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  1. Enquire into qqch/qqn closely

2. Investigate by touching with hand or instrument

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ENGLISH VOCAB (19 decks)

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