week 1 Starry River of the Sky

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whimpering

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whim · per · ing

Whimpering is a verb that means making weak sounds to express fear, pain, or discontent.

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noxious

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nox · ious 

Noxious is an adjective that means harmful, poisonous, or extremely unpleasant. 

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annoyance

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an · noy · ance 

Annoyance is a noun that means someone or something bothersome or irritating. 

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ancestors

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an · ces · tors 

Ancestors is a plural noun that means people in your family who lived before you were born.

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silhouette

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sil · hou · ette 

Silhouette is a noun that means a dark shape or outline seen against a lighter background.

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kowtow

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kow · tow 

(vowel team, vowel team)

Kowtow is a verb that means to kneel and touch your forehead to the ground as a sign of worship or deep respect. This meaning of kowtow is part of Chinese custom. If a person decides to kowtow, it is a sign of great respect and honor for a guest.