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Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Privy | Informed about something not generally known |
| Scorn | Treat with a strong lack of respect |
| Abort | Terminate or stop before completion |
| Prominent | Well known |
| Feigned | Pretended |
| Solemn | Serious |
| Domesticated | Tamed; civilized |
| Superficial | Shallow unsophisticated |
| Proximity | Closeness |
| Wistful | Full of longing |
| Turbulent | Disorderly greatly distributed |
| Elaborate | Add details |
| Supercilious | Showing arrogant disdain |
| Fractious | Easily irritated |
| Conscientious | Careful |
| Desolate | Empty lonely |
| Incredulous | Disbelieving |
| Unobtrusive | Not attracting much attention |
| Complacent | Overly unconcerned or satisfied |
| Wan | An unnatural or sickly complexion; lacking colour |
| Devoid | Completely without or lacking |
| Tangible | Physically touchable; easily understood |
| Cynical | Believing the worst |
| Corroborate | Support an opinion, theory, or story |
| Libel | A false publication |
| Intimation | Hint |
| Waver | More back and forth; be uncertain |
| Languid | Lacking energy; moving slowly |