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To reel

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To lose one’s balance and stagger/lurch

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Impudent

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Not showing due respect to another, INSOLENT, impertinent

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Ken

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(To know). One’s range of knowledge and understanding

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Wry

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  1. Using dry, mocking humour 2. Appearance, twisted in disgust
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Gallant

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  1. Brave, heroic 2. Attentive and chivalrous towards women
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Aforementioned

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Mentioned before

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To cajole

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To persuade someone to do something via flattery and coaxing

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To abscond

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To leave secretly to avoid custody/arrest

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Demeanour

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Outward behaviour. Mien (indicates character or mood)

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Succinct

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Briefly and clearly expressed, laconic

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Inchoate

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Just began, not fully formed, rudimentary

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