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Karlo T.
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  1. parry
    impede the movement of
  2. practitioner
    someone who carries out a learned profession
  3. ravel
    disentangle or separate out
  4. infest
    occupy in large numbers or live on a host
  5. actuate
    put in motion
  6. surly
    unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation
  7. convalesce
    get over an illness or shock
  8. demoralize
    lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
  9. devolve
    pass on or delegate to another
  10. alacrity
    liveliness and eagerness
  11. unwonted
    out of the ordinary
  12. waive
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
  13. seethe
    foam as if boiling
  14. scrutinize
    examine carefully for accuracy
  15. diffident
    showing modest reserve
  16. execrate
    curse or declare to be evil or anathema
  17. implacable
    incapable of being appeased or pacified
  18. pique
    call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
  19. mite
    small arachnid that infests animals, plants, or stored foods
  20. encumber
    hold back, impede, or weigh down
  21. uncouth
    lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
  22. petulant
    easily irritated or annoyed
  23. expiate
    make amends for
  24. cavalier
    showing a lack of concern or seriousness
  25. banter
    light teasing repartee
Created on Wed Dec 07 02:21:25 EST 2011 (updated Sun Feb 12 09:40:20 EST 2012)

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