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Johnny Tremain 61-90
Term | Definition |
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indolent | lazy |
unruffled | calm |
encounter | meet |
sluggish | lazy |
aloof | distant from others |
nonchalant | carefree |
cross | angry |
belligerent | hostile |
arrogance | rudeness |
diffident | shy, timid |
impotence | weakness |
bleak | barren |
gumption | courage |
sundry | various, different |
tattled | told on |
stalked | hunted |
rakish | stylish |
formerly | previously |
shabby | dirty, shabby |
desperate | hopeless |
potential | capable, having possibility |
industrious | hard working, ambitious |
porter | one who carries baggage |
rigger | sailor |
counting-house | money house |
chaise | carriage |
gimlet-eyed | narrow eyed |
reign | rule over, exercise power |
belle | beautiful woman |
regal | royal, majestic |