Vocabulary Words From Books Flashcards
Vocabulary Words from Books to learn for everyday life (138 cards)
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bungalow
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a one-storied house with a low-pitched roof; also: a house having one and a half stories and usually a front porch.
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seamstress
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a woman who sews, especially one who earns her living by sewing.
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smocking
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is a decoration on tops and dresses which is made by gathering the material into folds using small stitches.
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embroidery
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the art or process of forming decorative designs with hand or machine needlework
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pongee
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beautiful, durable silk in different shades of natural color
soft, thin cloth of Chinese or Indian silk, usually left in its natural light-brown color
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voile
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a thin, semitransparent fabric of cotton, wool, or silk:
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shroud
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a cloth or long, loose piece of clothing that is used to wrap a dead body before it is buried 2.
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mound
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a large pile of earth, stones, etc. like a small hill: a large pile of something
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nasturtium
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a South American trailing plant with round leaves and bright orange, yellow, or red edible flowers that is widely grown as an ornamental.
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motes
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a tiny piece of a substance:
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pious
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devoutly religious.
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seminary
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A theological school for the training of rabbis, priests, or ministers.
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dispense
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to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
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ailing
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in poor health; sickly; unwell
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lacquer
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a liquid that is painted on wood or metal and forms a hard, shiny surface when it dries
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camellia
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any of a genus (Camellia) of Asian evergreen trees and shrubs of the tea family, with glossy leaves and waxy, roselike flowers
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laden
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carrying or holding a lot of something
heavily loaded or weighed down
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baritone
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a type of classical male singing voice whose vocal range lies between the bass and the tenor voice types.
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audacious
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surprisingly bold risks, daring or fearless.
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barge
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A long, large, usually flatbottom boat for transporting freight that is generally unpowered and towed or pushed by other craft.
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impelled
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drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something
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relish
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enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one’s tastes, inclinations, or desires.
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pungent
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strong, sharp smell or taste which is often so strong that it is unpleasant.
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embroider
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decorate (cloth) by sewing patterns on it with thread:
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osmosis
scientific process of transferring fluid between molecules
(biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
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implement
a tool, utensil, or other piece of equipment, especially as used for a particular purpose:
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hybrid
the offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties, such as a mule (a hybrid of a donkey and a horse):
a thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture:
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Itadaki masu
"I humbly recieve " in Japanese
| Lets eat!
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Gochiso sama
used after eating a meal anywhere in Japan.
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Tadaima
I am home!
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buhn-buhn
vacuum cleaner
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goro goro
carpet sweeper
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chirin chirin
little sewing scissors
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daruma
A Daruma doll (達磨, daruma) is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen tradition of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting a bearded man (Bodhidharma), vary greatly in color and design depending on region and artist.
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fare
the money a passenger on public transportation has to pay.
| a range of food of a particular type:
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booties
a usually soft, sometimes disposable sock or bootlike covering for the foot or shoe, as for informal wear, warmth, or protection
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grilles
A grating of metal, wood, or another material used as a screen, divider, barrier, or decorative element, as in a window or on the front end of an automobile
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dilapidated
fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse.
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droned
to proceed in a dull, monotonous manner (usually followed by on)
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deflating
let air or gas out of (a tire, balloon, or similar object):
| cause (someone) to suddenly lose confidence or feel less important:
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meager
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality:
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congregation
an assembly of persons : gathering; especially : an assembly of persons met for worship and religious instruction
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somber
dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy:
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weary
feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep
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Issei
A Japanese immigrant, especially one to the United States. n a first generation Japanese immigrant to the USA first generation Japanese
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stoic
a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
relating to the school of philosophy founded by Zeno, who taught that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity.
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brunt
the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing:
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frugal
careful when using money or food, or (of a meal) cheap or small in amount:
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distemper
any of various infectious diseases of animals, esp canine distemper, a highly contagious viral disease of dogs, characterized initially by high fever and a discharge from the nose and eyes
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desolate
someone or something which is unhappy or bleak.
| (of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness:
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solace
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness:
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boon
a thing that is helpful or beneficial:
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odious
extremely unpleasant; repulsive:
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geraniums
a plant with red, pink, or white flowers, often grown in containers and gardens
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bureau
an office or department for transacting particular business:
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unwieldy
difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape;
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nook
part of a room which is separate from the rest of the room, or a secluded spot.
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Japanese Tanka
a Japanese poem consisting of 31 syllables in 5 lines, with 5 syllables in the first and third lines and 7 in the others.
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daintily
: in an attractive, careful way, especially used about something small or having small movements:
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avid
having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something:
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bulging
swelling outward; protruding:
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abacus
a device for making arithmetic calculations, consisting of a frame set with rods on which balls or beads are moved.
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buoyant
cheerful and optimistic:
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broadside
collide with the side of (a vehicle):
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simultaneously
at the same time
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Oji San
uncle
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Oba San
auntie
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staggered
walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall:
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enclosure
an area that is sealed off with an artificial or natural barrier:
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ambled
walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace:
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mules
the offspring of a donkey and a horse (strictly, a male donkey and a female horse), typically sterile and used as a beast of burden.
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plodded
a slow, heavy walk:
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Obah San
Grandma
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accorded
give or grant, especially as being due or appropriate
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porter
a person employed to carry luggage and other loads, especially in a railroad station, airport, or hotel.
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Kinbon-San
seedlike pills
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unsullied
not spoiled or made impure:
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Nisei
a son or daughter of Japanese immigrants who is born and educated in America and especially in the U.S..
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ChiChibu Maru
Japanese passenger ship which, renamed Kamakura Maru, was sunk during World World II, killing 2,035 soldiers and civilians on board. The Chichibu Maru was built for the Nippon Yusen shipping company by the Yokohama Dock Company in 1930.
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gardenia corsages
beautifully full, white heads and are classic as wedding flowers. The tone is off-white with layered petals that reveal a wide open blossom. They are commonly used as floating flower in water-filled bowls.
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bouillon
a broth made by stewing meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
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Tatami
type of mat used as a flooring material in traditional Japanese-style rooms
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Obon (All Souls Day)
is a Buddhist celebration, celebrated during July in Japan and August in China. This is not an official national holiday. The Japanese believe that during this period the souls of their ancestors return to their homes on earth.
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cicadas
a large insect found in warm countries that produces a high continuous sound
a large insect with transparent wings, which it rubs together to produce a high, continuous sound esp. when the weather is hot:
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affluent
(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy:
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insure
secure or protect someone against (a possible contingency)
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merriment
lighthearted gaiety or fun-making : hilarity
| occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together
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boisterous
(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy:
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Palladium
a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum;
Palladium is a chemical element with symbol Pd and atomic number 46.
a safeguard or source of protection:
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drapery
cloth, curtains, or clothing hanging in loose folds:
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Pearl Harbor
a harbor on the island of Oahu, in Hawaii, the site of a major US naval base, where a surprise attack on December 7, 1941, by Japanese carrier-borne aircraft inflicted heavy damage and brought the US into World War II.
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Ominously
in a way that suggests that something bad is going to happen:
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Indignant
feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment:
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clammy
unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch:
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incommunicado
not able, wanting, or allowed to communicate with other people:
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haggard
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering:
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bleak
(of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements:
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drab
lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull:
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compelled
force or oblige (someone) to do something:
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intern
confine (someone) as a prisoner, especially for political or military reasons:
a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, at a trade or occupation in order to gain work experience.
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lubricate
apply a substance such as oil or grease to (an engine or component) to minimize friction and allow smooth movement:
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pruned
trim (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to increase fruitfulness and growth:
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infiltrated
enter or gain access to (an organization, place, etc.) surreptitiously and gradually, especially in order to acquire secret information:
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sanctioned
official permission or approval for an action:
| a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule:
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deluge
overflowing of the land by water.
| overwhelming amount of something in general, such as work, people, or questions
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reluctantly
in an unwilling and hesitant way:
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plaintive
sounding sad and mournful:
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eviction
the action of expelling someone, especially a tenant, from a property; expulsion:
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refuted
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove:
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saltigrade
moving by leaping.
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ambisinister
clumsy or unskillful with both hands.
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fustian
pompous or bombastic; as language.
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prestidigitation
sleight of hand; legerdemain.
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verst
a Russian measure of distance equivalent to 3,500 feet, or 0.6629 mile (1.067 kilometers).
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Cervine
relating to deer; deerlike
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Parasocial Relationship
one-sided relationships, where one person extends emotional energy, interest, and time, and the other party, the persona, is completely unaware of the other’s existence. Parasocial relationships are most common with celebrities, organizations (such as sports teams), or television stars.
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revenant
a person who returns as a spirit after death; ghost.
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Univocal
having only one possible meaning; unambiguous.
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Prestidigitation
magic tricks performed as entertainment.
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Faustian
sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain.
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mojo
exceptional ability, good luck, success
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manticore
a legendary monster with a man's head, horns, a lion's body, and the tail of a dragon, sometimes, a scorpion
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burgeon
to grow or develop quickly; flourish
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shivaree
a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noisemakers, given for a newly married couple
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cryosphere
the part of the earth's surface, where at temperatures below 32 F , (0 C) the water is frozen solid
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verst
a Russian measure of distance equivalent to 3,500 feet
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sanguivorous
feeding on blood, like a bat or insect.
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Trig
Neat and smart in appearance
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ravenous
extremely hungry
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Arcuate
Shaped like a bow, curved.
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serein
fine rain falling after sunset from a sky in which no clouds are visible.
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angakok
a shaman in Inuit society.
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Apologue
A moral fable, especially one with animals as characters.
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vendetta
any prolonged and bitter feud; rivalry, contention, or the like.
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melancholic
disposed to or affected with intense sadness or low spirits; gloomy.
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Purlieu
The area near or surrounding a place; a person’s usual haunts.
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Conation
The mental faculty of purpose, desire, or will to perform an action; volition.
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Twindemic
“twofold” or “double,” and pandemic, a global outbreak of a disease, such as COVID-19.
