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| SULLEN | Adj. 1. showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve. |
| NAUSEA | N. sickness at the stomach, especially when accompanied by a loathing for food and an involuntary impulse to vomit. |
| BODE | V tr. to be an omen of; portend: The news bodes evil days for him. |
| FIANCE | N. a man engaged to be married. |
| MYOPIC | Adj. 1. unable or unwilling to act prudently; shortsighted. 2. lacking tolerance or understanding; narrow-minded. |
| PREROGATIVE | N. an exclusive right, privilege, etc., exercised by virtue of rank, office,or the like: the prerogatives of a senator. |
| SASS | V tr. to talk in a rude way to someone you should respect Don’t you sass me, young lady! |
| OBSTREPEROUS | Adj. noisy and refusing to do what someone asks |
| CONSCIENCE | N. the part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is morally right or wrong |
| INCONSPICUOUS | Adj. not easily seen or noticed |
| PROVOKE | V tr. to cause a reaction or feeling, especially a sudden one |
| PLACID | Adj. 1. a placid person does not often get angry or upset and does not usually mind doing what other people want them to. a large, placid baby; She sat still, placid and waiting. 2. calm and peaceful The lake was placid and still under the moonlight. |
| BLUFF | V tr. try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions |
| JUBILANT | Adj. Extremely happy because of a success |
| PENSIVE | Adj. engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought. |
| OMINOUS | Adj. giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening |
| VENERABLE | Adj. commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character |
| SUCCINCT | Adj. briefly and clearly expressed: use short, succinct sentences. |
| DEFIANCE | N. behaviour that shows you refuse to do what someone tells you to do, especially because you do not respect them |
| TENTATIVE | Adj. unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant |
