Stargirl List #1

Jonathan B. (United States of America)
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  1. maroon
    a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color
  2. sneer
    a facial expression of contempt or scorn
  3. hoax
    something intended to deceive
  4. nonconformity
    failure to follow accepted standards of behavior
  5. veer
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
  6. converge
    be adjacent or come together
  7. loom
    a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile
  8. bristle
    a stiff hair
  9. orator
    a person who delivers a speech
  10. dormant
    inactive but capable of becoming active
  11. riveting
    capable of arousing and holding the attention
  12. glum
    moody and sorrowful
  13. devise
    arrange by systematic planning and united effort
  14. inquisition
    a severe interrogation
  15. impromptu
    with little or no preparation or forethought
  16. boggle
    overcome with amazement
  17. meddle
    intrude in other people's affairs or business
Created on Sat Aug 18 21:51:56 EDT 2018

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