A Boy Called Bat Vocabulary Ch. 19-26

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gesture

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a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head or face.

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placidly

Back

calm, peaceful, slow movement

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inherited

Back

received a genetic characteristic from a parent

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complicated

Back

involving many different, confusing aspects

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hesitated

Back

delayed for a moment, paused

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gratification

Back

the state of being satisfied or fulfilled

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startle

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to feel sudden shock or alarm

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reluctantly

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in an unwilling or half-hearted way