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AoPS Reader's Theater
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| amends | Make up for a wrongdoing |
| coax | gently & persistently persuade someone to do something |
| bankrupt | a person or organization unable to pay debts |
| indifferent | neutral or uninterested |
| sulk | bad tempered because of annoyance |
| fleck | to mark or dot with small patches of color |
| lilt | rising and falling of the voice |
| ragged | old and torn |
| hoarse | sounding rough or harsh |
| addled | unable to think clearly |
| billow | a rolling mass that resembles a high wave |
| timid | lacking in courage |
| feeble | lacking in strength |
| threadbare | shabby, cheap, very poor |
| scrawny | thin in body size |
| shrill | a high pitched & piercing sound |
| wily | clever |
| wistful | displaying a regretful longing |
| philosopher | someone who reflects on the nature and reality of existence |
| tactful | considerate when dealing with people or difficult issues |
| scowl | an angry or bad tempered expression |
| squabble | a noisy quarrel about something petty |
| bedraggled | dirty and disheveled |
| surly | bad tempered and unfriendly |
| forage | obtain food or provisions |
| trudge | walk slowly and with heavy steps |
| solemnly | in a serious manner |
| gingerly | in a careful or cautious manner |
| scornful | feeling or expressing that something is worthless |
| artistic license | freedoms an artist takes with the facts when creating |
| smudge | blurred or smeared |
| beckoncid | call or invite, usually with a gesture |
| fleeting | lasting for a very short time |
| tempermental | prone to mood changes |
| monstrosity | something large and sometimes ugly |
| bellow | deep loud roar |
| disarray | disorganization |
| coincidence | when two events happen at the same time without any obvious connection |
| incidentally | accidentally |
| distinguished | showing dignity, authority or success |