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using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly
tersely
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the small round part in the middle of the stomach that is left after the umbilical cord
navel
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becoming gradually narrower at one end
tapered
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to make a person or animal unable to move or stop looking at something because they are so interested, surprised, or frightened
transfix
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to make several quick explosive sounds
sputter
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to catch or get control of something or someone
ensnare
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suffering from rabies
rabid
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to produce small, bright flashes of light reflected from a surface
glint
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a long line or hollow that is formed or cut into the surface of something
furrow
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not having had sex, or only having a sexual relationship with the person you are married to
chaste
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a slow way of speaking in which the vowel sounds are made longer and words are not separated clearly
drawl
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to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says:
misconstrue
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an offensive word to describe a woman who is considered to be unpleasant and easily annoyed, and who argues a lot
shrewish
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a tool with a long metal blade that has a sharp edge for cutting wood, stone, etc
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the edge of a piece of cloth, such as the bottom edge of a skirt or dress, that is folded over and sewn so that it does not develop loose threads
hem
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