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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Beseech | to beg, implore , appeal, or plead |
| Blustery | roaring,violent, as a strong wind or an angry person, often making empty threats; boisterous |
| chuck | a light tap or pat , especially under the chin |
| engaged | busy; occupied; involved |
| exhaustion | extreme weakness, fatigue, or weariness |
| goad | to spur on or urge on; to stimulate |
| injustice | unjust or unfair treatment or deed; wrong |
| lodge | to place firmly in a particular position; embed |
| pitiful | deserving of compassion, sympathy, or pity |
| slash | a sweeping, cutting motion |
| abandon | to leave, especially completely and forever; to forsake |
| depict | to give a picture of, often by use f words; to portray; to describe |
| dunce | a dull-witted or stupid person |
| pert | bold; forward;lively;sassy |
| portly | large in body;stout |
| protrude | to stick out; stout |
| rubicund | reddish or ruddy in complexion |
| serviceable | fit for performing a duty ; useful |
| trifle | a little bit; a matter of small importance or value |
| valet | a servant or attendant who takes care of the clothing and grooming of an employer or customer |
| dampen | to depress, discourage,or deaden; also to moisten |
| humble | without pride or vanity;modest;meek;lowly |
| indefinite | not clearly defined or with not set limits |
| latter | being the second of two things mentioned |
| personage | a person, especially one who is important or noteworthy |
| preserve | to keep safe from injury, destruction, or decay |
| select | of special value or excellence; choice |
| society | a group of persons linked for any reason, having common traditions and interests or ends |
| substantial | having body;solid;strong;firm |
| sympathetic | having feelings of compassion or understanding |