The Awakening 1 Flashcards

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Bustle

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verb; to move or act with a great show of energy

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Langour

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noun; a feeling of dreaminess or relazation

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evince

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verb; to give expression to or to show clearly

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discernment

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noun; the ability to judge well

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acme

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noun; the point at which someone or something is best; perfect, successful

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imperiling

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verb; to put at risk of being harmed, injured, or destroyed

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supercilious

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adjective; behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

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capricious

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adjective, given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

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suffuse

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verb; to gradually spread through or over

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procured

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verb; to obtain something by some action or effort

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ascertain

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verb; to learn or find out something

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pittance

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noun; small or inadequate aount of money

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solicitude

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noun; care or concern for someone or something

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sardonically

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adverb; showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something

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commodious

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adjective; spacious and convenient

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