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What does paroxysm mean?
A sudden outburst; a fit
What does exasperate mean?
To irritate, annoy, or anger
What does staid mean?
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous
What does conspicuous mean?
Easily seen or noticed
What does desolate mean?
Deserted, without inhabitants
What does ribald mean?
Humorous in a vulgar way, offensive speaking but meant to be funny
What does disseminate mean?
To spread widely
What does affinity mean?
An attraction to or liking for something
What does rife mean?
Abundant; prevalent
What does vigilance mean?
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
What does arabesque mean?
Elaborately designed
What does presumably mean?
Probably
What does palely mean?
Dimly or weakly
What does radiance mean?
Brightness
What does eerie mean?
Weird; mysterious; strange and frightening
What does solitary mean?
Being alone; lacking the company of others
What does woeful mean?
Full of sorrow
What does slacken mean?
To loosen, decrease tension, or slow down
What does distort mean?
Something has been twisted out of its original shape, or misrepresented so that it no longer reflects the truth
What does amicable mean?
Peaceable, friendly
What does acridity mean?
An unpleasantly sharp, bitter, or pungent quality
What does sibilant mean?
A hissing sound
What does entrails mean?
Internal organs, especially the intestines
What does prowling mean?
Lurking; moving about in a quiet, stealthy, or secretive manner, often with the intent to hunt, search for an opportunity, or conduct illicit surveillance
What does frantic mean?
Wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion
What does ponderously mean?
In a labored, boring, and serious way; tedious and boring
What does suffice mean?
Be enough or adequate
What does flurry mean?
A sudden burst of activity
What does meticulous mean?
Extremely careful; particular about details
What does peculiar mean?
Strange or odd; unusual
What does oppressed mean?
Kept down by cruel or unjust use of power
What does expatriate mean?
Someone who chooses to live outside of, or renounce, his or her native country
What does tortuous mean?
Full of twists, turns, or bends
