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GRAVEYARD

TermDefinition
Slithered Move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion
Professional Engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime
Insinuated Suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way
Perpetuity A restriction making an estate inalienable perpetually, or for a period beyond certain limits fixed by law
Obduracy The quality of being stubborn, particularly a refusal to change one's mind, opinion, or course of action despite reasons, arguments, or persuasion
Culmination The highest or climactic point of something, especially as obtained after a long time
Expostulated Express strong disapproval or disagreement
Dubiously With hesitation or doubt. In a way that arouses suspicion, distrust, or uncertainty
Unperturbed Not perturbed or concerned
Reliable Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted
Reproachfully To do something in a way that expresses disapproval, disappointment, or blame toward someone else's actions
Agile Able to move quickly and easily
epulsion A feeling of intense distate or disgust
Unceremoniously With a lack of courtesy; roughly or abruptly
Guttural ( a speech sound) produced in the throat; harsh-sounding.
Lucid Expressed clearly; easy to understand. Bright or luminous.
Ornate Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns
Prohibition The prevention by law of the manufacture and sale of alcohol, especially in the US between 1920 and 1933
Apprentice A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages
Cutlass A short sword with a slightly curved blade, formerly used by sailor
Insubstantial Lacking strength and solidity. Not solid or real; imaginary
Convocation A large formal assembly of people. The action of calling people together for a large formal assembly
Negotiate Obtain or bring about by discussion. Find a way over or through (an obstacle or difficult path)
Potential Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future
Imperturbable Unable to be upset or excited; calm
Inquisitive Curious or inquiring
Imposition The action or process of imposing something or of being imposed
Ascertain Find something out for certain; to make sure of
Propitious Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Pestilent Destructive to life; deadly. Causing annoyance; troublesome
Vengeance Punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong
Laboriously In a way that takes considerable time and effort
 



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