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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| comely | pleasing to look at |
| linger | to stay in a place longer then expected, or taking long to fade away |
| sought | the past tense for seek |
| imprison | trap |
| languidly | very slowly, lazily |
| vulgar | rude, offensive, lacking good taste |
| opium-tainted | a bad substance have been mixed from the drug opium, which relives pain and makes people feel sleepy or relaxed |
| reputation | general opinion about what something or someone is like |
| exhibit | to show something clearly or to display a specific feeling or behavior |
| hideous | unpleasing to look at; opposite of comely |
| bishop | A powerful leader at churches |
| vain | being proud of your own achievements, looks, or abilities |
| flatter | to praise someone |
| distinction | showing how two things arent the same |
| dog through | follow |
| falter | moving unsteadily, hesitating, or losing strength and confidence |
| exaggerate | to represent, describe, or express something worse, better, bigger, or greater then it actually is |
| gape | you are shocked with your mouth wide open |
| indifferent | not caring about something one way over the other |
| secrecy | act of keeping information, actions, or plans hidden from people |
| deception | lying |
| merely | fancier way of saying just or only |
| moral | knowing right from wrong |
| cynicism | the belief of people being fake or selfish |
| pose | an act, illusion, or face mask |
| Your cynicism is simply a pose. | You are only pretending to be cold, rude, and uncaring because you think it makes you look cool and fashionable. |