La Bamba definition flashcards

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Scuffed

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Brushing or scraping a surface.

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Yearn

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An intense feeling or long for something.

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Limelight

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The focus of public attention.

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impress

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Make someone feel admiration or respect.

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pantomime

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a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.

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Flailing

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wave or swing or cause to wave or swing wildly.

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Debut

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A person’s first appearance or performance in a role or a particular capacity.

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Hygiene

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Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanness.

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Pout

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a pouting expression.
“his lower lip protruded in a sulky pout”

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Snicker

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a half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh.

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Maneuver

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A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care.

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