Vocabulary Flashcards

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sinister

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(adj.) appearing evil or dangerous; threatening evil or harm

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fixedly

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viewing set or intent upon something; steadily directed

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prowling

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moving restlessly or stealthily

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quill

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any of the main wing or tail feathers of a bird.

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shifty

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appearing deceitful or evasive

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stifling

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suffocating; oppressively close

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alibis

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Excuse, an explanation offered to justify something

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feeble

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lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness

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dreading

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anticipate with great apprehension or fear

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meddle

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intrude in other people's affairs or business