words about the book
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retire |
The teacher wanted to retire.
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scorn |
All he could recall was the scorn of the women and the white feather he received in the mail.
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ego |
The actor had a big ego.
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avert |
They tried to avert the disaster.
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appraise |
She had to appraise the young mans work.
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crestfallen |
When he lost te match he was crestfallen.
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jeer |
Some people might jeer at my speech.
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woe |
Please let me tell my great tale of woe.
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console |
The games console was rather expensive.
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writhe |
We watched the poor animal writhe in agony.
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cringe |
He thought he would cringe with embarressment.
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hover |
We saw the hawk hover over its prey.
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retort |
He replied with a witty retort.
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monotonous |
Cats are not monotonous.
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advance |
They planned the holiday well in advance.
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confide |
He decided to confide in the priest.
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bewildered |
She was bewildered by her friends actions.
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discontent |
I have been discontent with that school.
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snivel |
The teacher told the student not to snivel.
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coarse |
Coarse means rough, or not fine.
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