Joy Luck Club list

Jingmin Y. (United States of America)
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  1. wispy
    thin and weak
  2. cicada
    stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings
  3. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  4. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  5. translucent
    allowing light to pass through diffusely
  6. insolent
    marked by casual disrespect
  7. penance
    voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for something
  8. elude
    escape, either physically or mentally
  9. malodorous
    having an unpleasant smell
  10. lethargy
    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
  11. willful
    done by design
  12. scurry
    move about or proceed hurriedly
  13. covet
    wish, long, or crave for
  14. sternly
    with sternness; in a severe manner
  15. wane
    a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
  16. sonorous
    full and loud and deep
  17. simmering
    cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil
  18. presumptuous
    going beyond what is appropriate, permitted, or courteous
  19. pavilion
    a large and often sumptuous tent
  20. tactless
    lacking what is considerate in dealing with others
  21. innuendo
    an indirect and usually malicious implication
  22. nirvana
    the beatitude that transcends the cycle of reincarnation
  23. candelabra
    branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
  24. drab
    a dull greyish to yellowish or light olive brown
  25. canopy
    a covering (usually of cloth) that shelters an area
  26. scrutinize
    examine carefully for accuracy
  27. commotion
    a disorderly outburst or tumult
  28. haughtily
    in a haughty manner
  29. haggle
    an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
  30. forlorn
    marked by or showing hopelessness
  31. pious
    having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
  32. etiquette
    rules governing socially acceptable behavior
  33. sentinel
    a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
  34. trudge
    walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
  35. tout
    advertise in strongly positive terms
  36. careen
    move at high speed and in an uncontrolled way
  37. chide
    scold or reprimand severely or angrily
Created on Sun May 19 11:12:47 EDT 2013 (updated Sun May 19 22:56:58 EDT 2013)

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