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aloof: Without sympathy; unfavorably. her aloofness was quit distracting even though she meant well.

benevolence: charitable kindness Her benevolence shined out of her like a bright ray of sunlight.

benign: Kind; gentle; mild. Her benign attitude was greatly appreciated.

bewilderment: A confusing or perplexing situation. The bewilderment she had felt on the day of her breakup caused to her to write in her diary.

cherub: A winged creature represented over 90 times in the Bible as attending on God, later seen as the second highest order of angels, ranked above thrones and below seraphim. First mention is in Genesis 3:24 Cherubs are God's holy creatures.

ensuing: Present participle of ensue. She ensued on coming to school which didn't make sense because she always went to school on time.

morbid: Of, or relating to disease. Her morbid disease caused a whole change in her perspective of life.

obliged: Under an obligation to do something for someone. She was obliged to clean her room every week.

prowess: Distinguished bravery or courage, especially in battle; heroism Her prowess showed in the civil war when she took her gun and darted out the door.

tacit: Done or made in silence; implied, but not expressed; silent; as, tacit consent is consent by silence, or by not interposing an objection. The movie became tacit before the scary part appeared.

aberration: The act of wandering; deviation, especially from truth or moral rectitude, from the natural state, or from a type. The aberration she felt for Mr. Radley was quit strong.

accosted: Supported on both sides by other charges; also, side by side The argument was cossetted my me and my team.

ascertaining: Present participle of ascertain. She ascertained her cup of water because she say him look at her.

cleave: To break a single crystal (such as a gemstone or semiconductor wafer) along one of its more symmetrical crystallographic planes (often by impact), forming facets on the resulting pieces. She cleaved her mothers diamond earring for money.

embalming: Present participle of embalm. She embalmed herself at the meeting, i don't know why.

feeble: Wanting force, vigor, or efficiency in action or expression; faint. The feeble guy couldn't speak no longer.

meditative: Of or pertaining to meditation. Her meditative life calmed her mind and soul.

unfathomable: impossible to fathom or understand; incomprehensible God created an unfathomable world.

vigil: a watch kept during normal sleeping hours, especially over the body of a recently deceased or dying person Catholics have an Easter Vigil.

whittle: A large knife. She used a whittle to cut open the turkey.

analogous: Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion;—often followed by to. Her analogous ways surprised her teacher.

antagonize: To work against; oppose; especially to incite reaction. The antagonist always tries to kill the protagonist.

articulate: clear, effective Her articulate drawing was beautiful.

contemporariness: The state or quality of being contemporary. The contemporaneity they felt was great, especially since they finished their finals!

evasion: The act of eluding or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation; artful means of eluding. The evasion in her home caused the Cullen's to ask questions.

inconspicuous: Not prominent or easily noticeable You are so inconspicuous to my heart!

ingenious: Displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent. How ingenious that boys mind must be, especially creating that brilliant painting!

mausoleum: A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs. I wouldn't want to enter a mausoleum.

nauseating: causing disgust, revulsion or loathing You words are so nauseating!

provocation: The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something The provocations she felt was undeniable, some people felt she deserved it.

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