Vocabulary from Story

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humble

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marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

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furrier

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someone who makes or sells garments made of animal pelts

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sheen

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the visual property of something that shines

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impulse

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an impelling force or strength

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pretext

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a fictitious reason that conceals the real reason

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recoil

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spring back; spring away from an impact

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divert

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turn aside; turn away from

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ample

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more than enough in size or scope or capacity

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obscure

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not clearly understood or expressed

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agile

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moving quickly and lightly