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Ominous

giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.

Derogatory

showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Contort

twist or bend out of the normal shape.

Complacently

marked by self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies

Bindle

a bundle of belongings, typically consisting of clothes and bedding, wrapped in cloth and carried on a stick over the shoulder

Yammered

talk foolishly or incessantly.

Apprehensive

anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

skeptically

in a skeptical manner; with doubt or hesitation.

Imperiously

in a domineering, arrogant, or overbearing manner, expecting others to obey because of a sense of superiority

Morosely

in a sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered way, without much talking or smiling

Juncture

a particular point in events or time.

Recumbent

(especially of a person or human figure) lying down.

Scowl

an angry or bad-tempered expression.

Pantomime

a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.

Contemplate

look thoughtfully for a long time at.

Mimic

imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule.

Anguish

severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Laden

heavily loaded or weighed down.

Pugnacious

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

Gingerly

in a careful or cautious manner.