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editorial

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article that expresses an opinion on a certain topic

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disgrace

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loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action.

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asset

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a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality

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perspiration

A

to sweat

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madras

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cotton fabric, typically patterned with colorful stripes or checks

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mugged

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attack and/or rob (someone) in a public place

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unfathomable

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lack of understanding, incomprehensible

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muttered

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said in a low,barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation

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reckless

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acting without thinking or caring about the consequences

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quivering

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shaking

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gingerly

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carefully or cautiously

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savvy

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to understand or have knowledge of

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roguish

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characteristic of a dishonest or unprincipled person

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winced

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expression of pain

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incredulous

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doubtful, disbelieving

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nonchalantly

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casually, calm relaxed manner

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scatterbrained

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disorganized and lacking concentration, spacey

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scowled

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expression of anger or bad-temper

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shanghaiing

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kidnapping