The Miracle Worker Flashcards

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Unkempt

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not combed; uncared for or neglected

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Abrupt

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sudden or unexpected

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Bizarre

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markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character, unexpected elements

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Bewildered

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completely puzzled or confused

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Tantrums

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a violent demonstration of rage or frustration; a sudden burst of ill temper

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Intimations

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to indicate or make known indirectly; hint; imply; suggest

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Groping

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moving or going about clumsily or hesitantly; stumbling

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Spinster

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a woman still unmarried beyond the usual age of marrying

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Rummages

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to search thoroughly or actively through; to find, bring, or fetch by searching

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Enthusiastically

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full of interest or pursuit; lively interest

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Innocent

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free from moral wrong; without sin

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Contentment

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satisfaction; ease of mind

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Gibberish

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meaningless or unintelligible talk or writing

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Pity

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sympathetic or kindly sorrow evoked by suffering, distress, or misfortune of another

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Resumes

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to take up or go on with again after interruption

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Anchorage

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a charge for occupying such an area, to fasten down

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Blundering

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to move or act blindly, stupidly, or without direction or steady guidance

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Pupil

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a person, usually young, who is learning under the close supervision of a teacher at school

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Dissatisfied

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not satisfied or pleased, discontented

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Asylum

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an institution for the maintenance and care of the mentally ill, orphans, or other special needs

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Digest

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to obtain information, ideas, or principles from

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Interfere

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to come into opposition, as one thing with another

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Compasstion

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a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune

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Embraces

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to take or clasp in teh arms; hug; to take or receive gladly or eagerly

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Reluctant

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unwilling; disinclined; struggling with opposition