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Clambering

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Definition: climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: His awkward clambering to get onto the platform silenced the room.

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Proffer

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Definition: hold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: She proffered the small acorn to the squirrel.

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Efflorescence

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Definition: the action or process of developing and unfolding as if coming into flower
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The time lapse captured the efflorescence of mold on the apple.

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A-bubble

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Definition: be exuberantly filled with an irrepressible positive feeling.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: She was a-bubble with delight

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Decorous

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Definition: in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: She made sure her behavior was decorous in movement and speech.

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Fulcrum

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Definition: the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The plank of the sea saw rested on a wooden fulcrum.

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Stupendous

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Definition: extremely impressive.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: Her performance was stupendous getting tens across the board.

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Furtive

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Definition: attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: Her actions were furtive, avoiding the teacher’s path.

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Pallidly

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Definition: lacking interest or liveliness
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: She muttered pallidly half asleep.

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Suffusion

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Definition: cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The suffusion of color blushed her pale face.

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Indignation

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Definition: anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: The mockery caused great indignation in her.

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Mirage

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Definition: something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: Her confidence was only a mirage to hide her insecurities.

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Magicked

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Definition: move, change, or create by or as if by magic.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The rose was magicked into the suitors hand out of nowhere.

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Surmounted

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Definition: stand or be placed on top of.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The star was surmounted on the Christmas tree.

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Immured

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Definition: enclose or confine (someone) against their will.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: She was immured in the dense vines, unable to move.

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Petered

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Definition: decrease or fade gradually before coming to an end.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The storm petered the farther out into sea they went.

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Contemptuously

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Definition: in a scornful way that shows disdain.
Part of speech: adverb
Sentence: She contemptuously pushed passed the sales person.

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Induced

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Definition: succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The smell induced her to take a bite.

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Grave

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Definition: giving cause for alarm; serious.
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: With the bear inches apart from the tent they were in grave danger.

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Exasperation

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Definition: a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
Part of speech: noun
Sentence: She swatted his hand in exasperation.

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Clamored

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Definition: shout loudly and insistently.
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: Her clamor awoke everyone.

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Scornfully

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Definition: feeling or showing disgust and anger.
Part of speech: adverb
Sentence: She scornfully rolled her eyes at his offer.

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Swathe

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Definition: to bind, wrap, or swaddle with
Part of speech: verb
Sentence: The jeans swathed around her thighs comfortably.

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Errant

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Definition: erring or straying from the proper course or standards
Part of speech: adjective
Sentence: Her behavior was errant in ways they had not thought possible.

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Martyred
Definition: showing feigned or exaggerated suffering to obtain sympathy or admiration. Part of speech: adjective Sentence: Her martyred expression left him slightly embarrassed.
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Ebullience
Definition: the quality of being cheerful and full of energy; exuberance. Part of speech: noun Sentence: The ebullience of the party made her stay.
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Officious
Definition: assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters. Part of speech: adjective Sentence: The commander was officious in the way she spoke.
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Taut
Definition: stretched or pulled tight; not slack. Part of speech: adjective Sentence: The rope was taut and ready to walk on.
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Assented
Definition: express approval or agreement, typically officially. Part of speech: verb Sentence: She assented eagerly to get the meeting over with.
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Virtuous
Definition: having or showing high moral standards. Part of speech: adjective Sentence: Her actions were virtuous and giving.
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Recrimination
Definition: an accusation in response to one from someone else. Part of speech: noun Sentence: The recrimination of her daughter was too much to handle.
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Tumult
Definition: a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people. Part of speech: noun Sentence: The tumult of the crowd caused chaos.
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Festooned
Definition: adorn (a place) with ribbons, garlands, or other decorations. Part of speech: verb Sentence: The house was festooned with lights.
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Capering
Definition: skip or dance about in a lively or playful way. Part of speech: verb Sentence: They were caping around the park.
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Bleakly
Definition: in a way that suggests a lack of hope Part of speech: adverb Sentence: she spoke bleakly about her future.
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Pall
Definition: a dark cloud or covering of smoke, dust, or similar matter. Part of speech: noun Sentence: the pall made it dangerous to breathe without a mask.
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Tirade
Definition: a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation. Part of speech: noun Sentence: She went into a tirade about her parents.
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Unheeded
Definition: heard or noticed but disregarded. Part of speech: adjective Sentence: Her interjections were unheeded.
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Tendril
Definition: a slender threadlike appendage of a climbing plant, often growing in a spiral form, that stretches out and twines around any suitable support. Part of speech: noun Sentence: The curling plant tendrils covered the walls of the building.
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Node
Definition: the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge, often forming a slight swelling or knob. Part of speech: noun Sentence: The plant was cut at a node to save the flower.
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Abyss
Definition: a deep or seemingly bottomless chasm. Part of speech: noun Sentence: She thought of the well as a dark abyss.
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Pallor
Definition: an unhealthy pale appearance. Part of speech: noun Sentence: Her sickly pallor shocked everyone who saw her.
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Trodden
Definition: walk in a specified way Part of speech: verb Sentence: The trodden path was darkened by the footsteps.
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Inscrutable
Definition: impossible to understand or interpret. Part of speech: adjective Sentence: The trick was so impressive almost inscrutable to the audience.
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Castanet
Definition: small concave pieces of wood, ivory, or plastic, joined in pairs by a cord and clicked together by the fingers as a rhythmic accompaniment to Spanish dancing. Part of speech: noun Sentence: The sound of the castanet pattered as she danced.
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Vicissitudes
Definition: a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. Part of speech: noun Sentence: The vicissitude of the situation left them dumbfounded
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Incredulous
Definition: (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something. Part of speech: adjective Sentence: her expression was incredulous at the news
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declivities
Definition: a downward slope. Part of speech: noun Sentence: she rode down the declivity faster than she’s ever went.
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Tacit
Definition: understood or implied without being stated. Part of speech: adjective Sentence: Her opinion was tacit by the end of the trial.
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Perceptible
Definition: especially of a slight movement or change of state) able to be seen or noticed. Part of speech: adjective Sentence: the tension was perceptible amongst them all.
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Clamorously
Definition: making a loud and confused noise. Part of speech: adjective Sentence: the party was clamorous
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Rigging
Definition: the system of ropes, cables, or chains employed to support a ship's masts ( standing rigging ) and to control or set the yards and sails ( running rigging ). Part of speech: noun Sentence: the rigging of the boat hung low and long.
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Foundered
Definition: (of a ship) fill with water and sink. Part of speech: verb Sentence: the boat slowly foundered
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Susurration
Definition: whispering, murmuring, or rustling. Part of speech: noun Sentence: the susurration in the woods kept her awake
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Sepals
Definition: each of the parts of the calyx of a flower, enclosing the petals and typically green and leaflike. Part of speech: noun Sentence: the green sepals framed the petals of the flower.

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