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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antipathy, n. | a deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion. |
| curtsy, n. | a woman's or girl's formal greeting made by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other. |
| marmalade, n. | a clear sweetened jelly in which pieces of fruit and fruit rind are suspended; similar to jam |
| pale, adj. | light in color or having little color. |
| savage, 1.n 2. adj 3. v | 1. a fierce, brutal, or cruel person 2. fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed 3. to attack or treat brutally |
| vulgar, adj. | rude and likely to upset or anger people |
| waistcoat, n. | a vest, especially one worn by men over a shirt and under a jacket |
| earnestly, adv. | in a serious and determined way, often without humor |