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despond

become dejected and lose confidence.

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pensive

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

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abject

(of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.

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oppress

keep (someone) in subservience and hardship, especially by the unjust exercise of authority.

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ignominy

Public shame or disgrace.

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articulate

(of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

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genial

friendly and cheerful.

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billow

(of fabric) fill with air and swell outward.

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indolent

wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

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morose

sullen and ill-tempered.

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rebuke

express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.

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flashback

a scene that takes place before a story begins.

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inference

a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

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irony

expressing your meaning using language that usually signifies the opposite. 

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onomatopoeia

formation of a word that sounds like the thing it is intended to signify.

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oxymoron

a figure of speech where two contradictory words are combined.

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leg, lig

read/readable

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liber, liver

free

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lingu, langu

tongue (language)

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lith

stone

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log

word

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locu, loqu

speak/word

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luc, lum

light

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man

hand

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mar

sea/pool

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med, medi

middle

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