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Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| convivial | enjoys the company of others in a social manner |
| subtly | to do something in a manner that is hard to notice or perceive; not obviously |
| idle | to pass time without doing anything purposeful |
| forlorn | something that appears lonely or sad |
| recede | to become fainter or more distant |
| pendulum | a weight that is hung so that it can swing freely; used in timing certain clocks |
| muse | saying something thoughtfully |
| desolate | empty and lacking life or activity |
| paranoia | intense or irrational fear or suspicion |
| migration | movement from one place to another to live |