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prof • fer v., present for acceptance, offer. The well-trained dog proffered its paw to shake.
im • pas • sive adj., giving no sign of emotion. The man yawned and gave me an impassive handshake. impassively, adv.
venge • ful adj., revengeful. The Count’s vengeful look showed that he was plotting revenge.
tem • per • ance n., moderation in action; restraint. If you eat too much chocolate, you need to learn temperance.
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com • pel v., cause to do through excessive pressure. At first, Judd had to compel the dog to heel by jerking on his leash, but after a few weeks the dog obeyed eagerly.
wry adj., ironic or sarcastic; grimly humorous. “Well, that was fun,” was Lester’s wry comment after he fell down the stairs.
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non • plussed adj., at a loss what to say or do. Jake was nonplussed upon meeting the movie star.
feigned adj., faked. The actor’s love for his leading lady was feigned, but very convincing.
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com • punc • tion n., twinge of regret, anxiety over guilt. After telling a lie, Ira was filled with compunction.
ir • res • o • lute adj., uncertain how to act. Tony started to move forward but stopped, irresolute.
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feint v., fake to one direction in order to draw attention from the true attack. Duke feinted left and quickly moved right.
la • bo • ri • ous adj., involving hard effort. Inez reached the peak despite the laborious last mile.
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in • ter • mi • na • ble adj., seeming to have no end. The bus was delayed and the wait seemed interminable. interminably, adv.
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re • lin • quish v., give up, release. The dog refused to relinquish the bone.
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pro • trac • ted adj., extended. We hoped to finish within days, but we learned that it would be a protracted project.
zeal n., eagerness, enthusiasm. Carol’s zeal for travel led her all around the world.
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im • per • ti • nent adj., given to rudeness. Hortense’s impertinent remarks gave her a reputation for being rude.
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vex • ed • ly adv., with irritation. The teacher vexedly repeated the instructions that she had already given three times.
dour adj., harsh, gloomy. Eeyore’s dour expression shows that he is a very unhappy person. dourly, adv.
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ap • pre • hen • sive adj., filled with anxiety; fearful. Everyone was apprehensive before the test.
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in • car • nate adj., personified, embodied. Flavia never stops doing good; she is kindness incarnate.
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in • trac • ta • ble adj., obstinate. The intractable boy stood at the front of the line despite being told to go to the back. intractably, adv.