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7C Vocab 25-27
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| decrepit | broken down; worn out; weakened with old age |
| discreet | showing good judgment in behavior/speech; prudent; cautious |
| drowse | to be half asleep |
| flawless | without any imperfection; faultless; perfect |
| flicker | to shine with a wavering light; to burn unsteadily |
| fragile | easily broken; brittle; frail |
| guise | outward appearance; often to deceive |
| refined | free from crudeness or vulgarity; cultured; polished |
| shabby | appearing worn out; faded; ragged |
| stature | height of a person or animal |
| criticize | to judge unfavorably; to find fault with |
| discomfit | to throw into a state of confusion or embarrassment |
| garment | any article of clothing |
| indicate | to make known; to show; to point out |
| merchant | one who buys and sells goods for profit; shopkeeper |
| painstaking | involving great care and concentration |
| rascal | a mischievous or dishonest person |
| resigned | showing patient acceptance of a bad situation; accepting; meek |
| smirk | a self-satisfied or gloating smile |
| sneer | to express scorn or contempt |
| aired | freshened by exposing to the air |
| camphor | insect repellent made from the camphor tree |
| chemise | undergarment |
| embroidering | decorating with needlework |
| fix | direct one's attention; focus |
| incident | minor occurrence dependent on something else |
| instance | example |
| manage | handle or control |
| tremendous | unusually large; huge |
| unsteady | not stable; shaky |