English Literature - VOCAB

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Arguing or disagreeing

Quarrelling

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2

Large amount or number of something

Heap

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3

Run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement

Scamper

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4

Doing or handling something clumsily

Fumbling

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5

Showing a reckless lack of care or attention

Heedless

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6

Awkward or unsophisticated ways

Gaucherie

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Rid (someone or something) of an unwanted quality, condition or feeling

Purge

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8

A mineral or soft rock

Alabaster

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9

A portion of meat, usually served grilled or fried

Cutlets

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10

Petty or trivial

Paltry

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11

Strange; odd

Queer

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12

A reluctance to leave

Lingered

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13

Having a slightly disreputable quality or appearance

Rakish

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14

(of speech) having short, sharp vowel sounds and clear pronunciation

Clipped

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15

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

Uncanny

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16

A piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders or head or wrapped around a baby

Shawls

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A formal dance or event often characterised by a banquet followed by a social dancing

Ball

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18

Effusive or exaggeratedly enthusiastic

Gushing

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19

In a secret or dishonest way, often intending to trick people

Slyly

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20

Cloth, curtains, or clothing hanging in loose folds

Drapery

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21

When referring to something unpleasant or of low quality

Wretchedly

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22

Pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness

Mellow

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Woman’s or girl’s dress

Frock

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Creased, ruffled or dishevelled in appearance

Rumpled

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Lacking brightness or interest

Drab

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