Maggie A Girl Of The Streets Part 2 Flashcards

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balefully

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full of menacing; miserable

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prophetic

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predictive; ominous

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assiduously

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constant; unremitting; persevering; attentive

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maudlin

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tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

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5
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gibberish

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to speak meaninglessly

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mahogany

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a reddish brown tree

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dissipation

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mental distraction; a wasting by misuse

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apprehension

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a view; opinion; or idea on any subject; anticipation of adversity or misfortune

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denunciation

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warning of impending evil; threat

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prodigal

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wastefully or recklessly extravagant

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comatose

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affected with or characterized by coma; lacking alertness or energy

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sardonic

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characterized by bitter or scornful derision; mocking; cynical; sneering

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stolid

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not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive

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14
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chrysanthemum

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the flower of any such plant

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philanthropic

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engaged in , or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent

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realm

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the special province or field of something or someone

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amiable

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friendly; sociable; agreeable

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recumbent

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lying down; reclining; learning; inactive; idle

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sullen

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showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve

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facetious

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not meant to be taken seriously or literally