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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| vulgar | lack of good breeding of taste |
| domestic | of or pertaining to the home, the household affairs, of the family |
| obscured | keep from being seen |
| trundle | to roll along |
| contemplating | to look at or view with continued attention |
| verge | an edge or border |
| eternity | infinite time |
| morbid | suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude |
| pretense | make believe |
| retort | to reply in a sharp angry way |
| allied | joined by treaty, agreement, or common cause |
| ally | to unite formally, as by treaty, and leage |
| haven | a place of safety or refuge |
| rational | agreeable to reason |
| spiel | a usually high-flown talk or speech, especially for the purpose of luring people to a movie, or a sale |