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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| timid | Easily frightened EX: Ivan was a timid little man. So ____that the villagers called him “Pigeon.” |
| mocked | To tease or laugh at in a scornful manner EX: The villagers ____ him with the title, “Ivan the Terrible.” |
| taunts | Remarks made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone. EX: Ivan’s cowardly looks only created ____ from the crowd. |
| jeered | Made rude and mocking remarks EX: They ____ cruelly at his appearance. |
| disbelief | Inability or refusal to accept something true or real EX: The saloon echoed with their _____. |
| unyielding | Not giving way to pressure EX: The new mattress was uncomfortable and ______. |
| implacable | Relentless or unstoppable EX: The old door was _______ due to rust from the weather. |
| perils | Exposure to injury, loss, or destruction EX: Rock climbing requires many safety measures to prevent serious ______. |
| provoked | To anger or enrage into action EX: The bully ______ the victim into sticking up for themselves by pushing him. |
| amiably | Friendly or sociable EX: The two friends chatted ______ about a variety of things. |
| burly | Large in bodily size, strength |