Glossary - The Barrel of a Pen Flashcards by Diinah Hedman | Brainscape

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Hesitate

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Unwilling, reluctant, cautious

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Crookedly

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Off-center

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Puckered

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Crumpled

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Sought

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Desired

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Township

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Section, poor citizens segregation

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Hangnail

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Chips from bitten nail side of finger

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Jingling

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Light metallic sound

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Smirk

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Snug smile

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Consequences

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Unpleasant effect of action

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Scrawny

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Unpleasantly thin

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Bellowed

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Deep loud roar

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Demeanour

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To conduct or behave oneself

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Startled

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Scared

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Miscarriage

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Loss of fetus/baby in pregnancy

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Frantically

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Desperately

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Muffled

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Obstructed sound or speech

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Cuticle

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Connective tissue between nail and finger

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Abortion

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Determination of pregnancy

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Wound

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Injury of living tissue