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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gulling | deceitful, sly, tricky, sneaky. |
| Affidavit | a legal written declaration upon oath made before an authorized official. |
| Wrath | strong, stern, or fierce anger; ire; deeply resentful indignation |
| Unperturbed | undisturbed; not bothered |
| Befuddled | to confuse, as with glib statements or arguments |
| Effrontery | shameless or impudent boldness; barefaced audacity |
| Deferentially | respectfully |
| Probity | integrity and uprightness; honesty |
| Excommunication | The action of excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church . |
| conciliatory | Intended or likely to end a disagreement and make peace. |
| Reprieve | Cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death). |
| Floundering | Struggle or stagger helpless or clumsily in water or mud. |
| Agape | With the mouth wide open, as in wonder, surprise or eagerness. |
| tantalized | Torment or tease someone with the sight of promise of something that is unobtainable. |
| gaunt | Lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger or age. |
| Sibilance | A hissing quality of sound, or the hissing sound itself. |