The Rainmaker By John Grisham pg.16-32

Anurag N.
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  1. seductive
    tending to entice into a desired action or state
    attractive
  2. protruding
    extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
    sticking out
  3. imbecile
    a person of subnormal intelligence
    a fool
  4. dispense
    give or apply, as a medication
    to provide or distribute
  5. legitimate
    in accordance with accepted standards or principles
    legal or valid
  6. fervent
    characterized by intense emotion
    enthusiastic
  7. retainer
    a fee charged in advance to secure the services of someone
  8. decaf
    coffee with the caffeine removed
  9. statute
    an act passed by a legislative body
    a law
  10. amended
    modified for the better
    improved
  11. languid
    lacking spirit or liveliness
    lacking interest
  12. affluent
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
    large amount of something of value or money
  13. feisty
    showing spirit and courage
    showing energy
  14. errand
    a short trip taken in the performance of a necessary task
    an errand is a short trip that is taken for a specific purpose
  15. contour
    a feature of anything having a complex structure
    the outline of a figure or body
Created on Tue Nov 06 15:06:08 EST 2012 (updated Wed Nov 07 13:25:44 EST 2012)

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