pages 42-53 Flashcards

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Unobtrusively

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in a way that is not conspicuous or attracting attention

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Expectancy

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the state of thinking or hoping that something, especially something pleasant, will happen or be the case

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Feeble

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lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

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Doggedly

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in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence

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Meddling

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intrusive or unwarranted interference.

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Self-righteously

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having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superio

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Tentatively

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subject to further confirmation; not definitely

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Furtively

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subject to further confirmation; not definitely

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Notions

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a conception of or belief about something

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Raucous

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making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

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Devilment

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reckless mischief; wild spirits

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Shallow

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of little depth

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Dreary

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dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing

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