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shun v., avoid deliberately and habitually. Choua shuns the library, preferring to study outdoors.

seek v., search for. Dan went from store to store seeking the perfect gift for Milla. sought, past tense

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incessant adj., continuing without interruption, unceasing. The incessant dripping of the faucet kept me awake. incessantly, adv.

supple adj., limber, without stiffness. She kneaded the dough until it was supple enough to be formed into rolls.

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airs n., artificial or affected manners. Milo sometimes puts on airs to hide his lack of confidence.