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cower, verb
to crouch or draw back, as from fear or pain; cringe
Sentence: The cat cowered under the rug because it was afraid of the dog and its loud barking.
Example: “Even if half the people cower in their homes, the rebels stand a chance.” – Hunger Games
decorum, noun
proper behavior or conduct; politeness
Sentence: In public, one should always conduct themselves with appropriate decorum.
Example: The first lady’s decorum was respectful and appropriate.
deduction, noun
#1 the act of subtracting one thing from another
#2 the process of reaching a conclusion by reasoning
Sentence: I went to the ATM to make a deduction from my account.
Sentence: I deduced that the end of the story would end happily.
deign, verb
to be willing to do something that one considers beneath themselves
Sentence: The movie star didn’t deign so much as a nod in our direction.
Example: to think you’re better than someone else
despondent, adjective
feeling depression from loss of hope, confidence, or courage
Sentence: The rain caused a despondent feeling among the vacationers.
Example: When have you felt “despondent?”
dialogue, noun
a conversation between two or more people
Sentence: In plays and movies, the characters have a dialogue when they are speaking to one another.
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divulge, verb
to make known, reveal, tell Sentence: Henry divulged the secret
that he was supposed to keep to himself.
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eclectic, adjective
choosing or taking what appears to be the best from various sources
Sentence: The eclectic musician blended elements of jazz, punk rock, and classical music.
Example: Mrs. Mathieson has an eclectic taste in books because she likes many different genres.
embargo, noun
a prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation.
Sentence: The Union government embargoed Confederate ports during the Civil War.
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enthusiastic, adjective
having or showing great interest or excitement
Sentence: The enthusiastic boy was happy to finally have a break from school.
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