1using few words, sometimes in a way that seems rude or unfriendly
tersely
2the small round part in the middle of the stomach that is left after the umbilical cord
navel
3becoming gradually narrower at one end
tapered
4to make a person or animal unable to move or stop looking at something because they are so interested, surprised, or frightened
transfix
5to make several quick explosive sounds
sputter
6to catch or get control of something or someone
ensnare
7suffering from rabies
rabid
8to produce small, bright flashes of light reflected from a surface
glint
9a long line or hollow that is formed or cut into the surface of something
furrow
10not having had sex, or only having a sexual relationship with the person you are married to
chaste
11a slow way of speaking in which the vowel sounds are made longer and words are not separated clearly
drawl
12to form a false understanding of the meaning or intention of something that someone does or says:
misconstrue
13an offensive word to describe a woman who is considered to be unpleasant and easily annoyed, and who argues a lot
shrewish
14a tool with a long metal blade that has a sharp edge for cutting wood, stone, etc
15the 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