Sparkle Words Week 5

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morose

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(adj) having a sullen or gloomy disposition

(adv) to do something in a sullen or ill-humored manner

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droll

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(adj) having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality

(noun) an amusing person; jester; comedian

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confound

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(v) to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity

(adj) confused or perplexed

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wince

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(v) to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain)

(noun) a slight grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain or distress

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diffidence

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(n) the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful; quality of acting or speaking with hesitation through lack of self-confidence

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jovial

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(adj) characterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality: jolly

(adv) in a cheerful or happy manner, or in a very friendly & pleasant way

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listless

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(adj) characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit

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sallow

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(adj) of a grayish greenish yellow color

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grimace

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(v) to distort one's face in an expression usually of pain, disgust, or disapproval

(n) a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain

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evince

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(v) to display clearly; reveal