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alms

money or food given freely to help the poor

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apprehension

suspicion or fear that something bad will occur

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3

askew

out of line or at an angle

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4

atrocity

shockingly bad act, object, or situation

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bangle

stiff bracelet or anklet slipped or clasped on

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billow

rise or roll in waves or surges; bulge or swell out from the action of wind

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brandish

shake or wave menacingly (as a weapon); exhibit in an aggressive manner

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brunt

the main force, shock, or stress (as a weapon); the main part or burden

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commiserate

feel or express sympathy; show sorrow or compassion for

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10

crony

close friend of long standing

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dawdle

spend time idly or move lackadaisically

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disarray

lack or order or sequence; confusion

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discreet

showing good judgment in conduct, especially in speech; prudent

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dissident

one who disagrees with an established political system, organization, or belief

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embargo

government order prohibiting the movement of ships to and from ports

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finicky

extremely particular or exacting in taste or standards; picky

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lackluster

lacking in brilliance or vitality; dull or mediocre

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languid

sluggish in character or disposition; slow

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lavish

expended or produced in abundance; extravagant

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punctuate

break into or interrupt at intervals; emphasize

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21

ransack

look through thoroughly, often in a rough way

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22

throng

large group of assembled persons

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totter

tremble or sway as if about to fall over

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traipse

walk or travel without apparent plan but with or without a purpose

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wan

suggestive or poor health, sickly, pale

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