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un • ruf • fled adj., poised; cool. Despite the hubbub, our teacher remained unruffled.

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for • lorn adj., sad, lonely, hopeless. The forlorn puppy must have been lost or abandoned.

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ma • lev • o • lent adj., having or showing hatred. The young man’s malevolent gesture revealed his anger.

whee • dling adj., coaxing; flattering. The girl spoke with a pleading, wheedling tone when she wanted a treat.

arc v., follow a curved course. The rainbow arced over the horizon.

ma • nip • u • late v., treat or operate with the hands in a skillful manner. Gina carefully
manipulated the tangled necklaces until she got them apart.