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Chappell Words 3/10

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to move or cause to move gyrating
move skillfully or carefully maneuvered
in a way that is clear and not subject to conditions or exceptions unequivocally
walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort sauntered
to treat tenderly, nurse or tend to coddle
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles iridescent
the relative disposition of the parts of something posture
to shake with slight but rapid motion quiver
a condition, state, or situation, especially or unfavorable or unfortunate one plight
to act in an obsequious manner, show servile deference, to touch the forehead to the ground while kneeling, as an act of worship, reverence, apology, etc., especially in former Chinese custom. kowtow
courteous and gracious; friendly; warm cordially
to appease or pacify, especially by concessions, or conciliatory gestures placating
portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; ominous
an uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear hysteria
a great wave or surge of the sea billowed
to signal, summon or direct by a gesture of the head or hand beckoned
to consider something deeply and throughly pondered
favoring or advocating progress progressive
an official investigation inquisition
thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor fine or delicate in meaning or intent; difficult to perceive or understand subtle
unusual or extreme paleness, as from fear pallor
a gradation or variety of a color hue
taking or showing extreme care about minute detaisl meticulous
to express disapproval of chideal ????
a narrow grove made by the ground especially by a plow furrow
to bump, push, shove against or elbow roughly jostling
wretchedly bad vile
a general outburst of enthusiasm, excitement furor
an unpleasantly difficult situation, perplexing or dangerous situation predicament
incapable of producing any result, ineffectiveness or not successful futile
the act or process of surrounding siege
represented as side by side accosted
to say or read something aloud for another person dictated
very unfortunate in condition or circumstances wretched
to reecho or resound reverberate
abrupt in manner, blunt or rough brusquely
the area or region near or about a place, surrounding district vicinity
toot or imitate the soft, murmuring sound characteristics of doves cooed
to complain raggedly or constantly, grumble gripes
to imitate or copy in action, speech often playfully mimicking
a clever or witty remark or comment quipped
a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing parody
to be widespread or current, exist everywhere or generally prevail
maliciously or playfully annoying mischievous
a legal decision or form of proceeding serving as an authoritative rule or pattern in future similar or analogous cases. precedent
used or adopted for setting property on fire incendiary
a state of great commotion, confusion or disturbance turmoil
characterized by feeling of regret remorseful
to call upon to do something special summoned
a medieval glove, plate worn by a knight in armor to protect that hand gauntlet
serene, self-controlled state of mind composure
a severe criticism (reproof), especially a formal one made by a person in authority reprimand
force or speed of movement momentum
uttered clearly in distinct syllables articulate
to give emphasis or prominence to accentuate
to put in harm's way, hazard or risk jeopardize
something that is proclaimed, a public or official announcement proclamation
to put down or suppress completely, quell or subdue quash
a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together riveted
reputation or influence arising from success, achievement or rank prestige
to accompany or escort, usually for protection convoy
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