The Bad Beginning Vocabulary 5-7

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bulbous

Back

Fat, round, or bulging.

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standoffish

Back

Distant and cold in manner; unfriendly.

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posthaste

Back

With great speed or immediacy.

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immerse

Back

Involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest.

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rouse

Back

Bring out of sleep; awaken.

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culinary

Back

Related to cooking or the kitchen.

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predicament

Back

A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.

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wistfully

Back

In a way that shows a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

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distant

Back

Far away in space or time.

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bulging

Back

Swelling or protruding outward.