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1
Q

Feign

A

To pretend

2
Q

Irate

A

Very angry

3
Q

Temperance

A

Self restraint

4
Q

Inarticulate

A

Not clearly spoken

5
Q

Obstinate

A

Stubborn

6
Q

Contention

A

Argument

7
Q

Almshouse

A

Shelter for the poor

8
Q

Irresolute

A

Unsure

9
Q

Nonplussed

A

So confused unable to move or speak

10
Q

Bureau

A

Dresser

11
Q

Proffered

A

Offered or proposed

12
Q

Endeavors

A

Tries

13
Q

Ominously

A

Threateningly

14
Q

Ire

A

Anger

15
Q

Disinter

A

To bring something hidden forward into knowing

16
Q

Zeal

A

Enthusiasm

17
Q

Wry

A

Twisted ironic

18
Q

Deferential

A

Showing respect

19
Q

Frivolous

A

Non serious manner

20
Q

Contempt

A

Disgust

21
Q

Recoils

A

To draw back