Sparkle Words Week 7

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expostulate

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(v) to reason earnestly with a person; to dissuade

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deprecate

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(v) express strong disapproval or disagreement; to belittle

(n) strong disapproval or harsh criticism

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demure

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(adj) reserved, modest, and shy

(adv) in a way that is reserved, modest, and shy

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wan

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(adj) (of a person’s complexion or appearance) pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion

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reproach

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(v) address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment

(n) an expression of disapproval or disappointment

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din

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(n) a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

(v) make a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

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eddy (noun)

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(n) circular movement of water, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool

(v) (of water, air, or smoke) to move in a circular way

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injunction

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(n) an authoritative warning or order

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expedient

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(adj) (of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral

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decorum

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(n) behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety.