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asset an advantage or source of something; something of value
unfathomable not capable of being understood or grasped
rivalry a continued striving for advantage over another; competition
gingerly cautiously
sagely wisely; knowingly
roguishly in a mischievous way
incredulous not ready to believe; doubting
nonchalantly in a casual and unenthusiastic manner
law-abiding obeying the law
digested thought over; absorbed
sophisticated experienced in worldly ways
aloofness the state of being uninterested and unsympathetic
elite superior; top
resignedly patiently accepting; in an unresisting way
ember a glowing piece of wood, coal, etc.
apprehensive anxious or fearful; uneasy
defiance open, bold resistance to authority
contemptuous scornful; despising
sheepish acting embarrassed or ashamed
premonition a feeling that something is about to occur
imploringly in a pleading, begging manner
sullenly in a gloomy, silent, surly way
hue color, especially a tint or shade
subside to sink back or down; become lower
elude to escape understanding; baffle
wistfully longingly; in a wishful manner
doggedly in a stubborn or persistent way
conviction a strong belief
detached uninvolved; indifferent; disinterested
racking agonizing; tormenting
Created by: Shaniya Jones
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