Vocabulary Flashcards

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gaunt

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extremely thin and bony

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peonies

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type of flowers (plural of peony)

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craggy

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rugged; harsh; rough

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snark

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rude or sarcastic criticism

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contemplation

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full or deep consideration; reflection

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solemnly

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gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood

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bustle

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to abound or teem with something; display an abundance of something; teem (often followed by with)

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moorings

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places where a ship, boat, or aircraft may be docked

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illicit

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disapproved of or not permitted for moral or ethical reasons

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flippant

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frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity