Carrie Vocabulary List 2

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writhe

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To twist or contort the body, often due to pain or discomfort.

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stolid

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Displaying little or no emotion; not easily stirred or excited.

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forlornly

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In a manner that expresses sadness, abandonment, or hopelessness.

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quackery

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The promotion of fraudulent or ignorant medical practices.

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hearsay

Back

Information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor.

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elusive

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Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.

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cryptic

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Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

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contemptuous

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Showing or expressing disdain or scorn; disrespectful.

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fission

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The action of dividing or splitting something into 2 or more parts

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madras

Back

A lightweight cotton fabric, often patterned, originally from India; also refers to a type of checkered shirt made from this fabric.