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Although the cost was high, she reluctantly agreed to pay it, so she didn't completely at the expense of renovating the kitchen.
Balk
Despite his less-than-stellar skills, which were more suited to a classroom lecture, he was able to win the debate through his sharp wit and well reasoned arguments.
Oratorical
Applause: enthusiastic approval
Antic
A playful or funny act
The shy snow leopard, an creature of the high mountains, was so well camouflaged against the rock face that it was hard to spot.
Elusive
She at the suggestion that she had neglected the child, her voice tightening with indignation as she defended herself.
Bristled
Ferociously
In a savagely fierce, crucel, or violent manner
Elated
Extremely happy, overjoyed, excited
After the plane crashed, the passengers were on a tiny, uninhabited island with no hope of rescue, leaving them straneded and isolated.
Marooned
The dog barked , growling and baring their teeth at the mailman.
Ferociously
Dormant
Inactive: in a state of suspension: sleeping
Elusive
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
The mandatory uniform and the contrasting outfits of the students help us understand that is the failure to cooperate with established norms or rules.
Nonconformity
The volcano was meaning it was not active, but we knew it could erupt again in the future.
Dormant
Bafflement
Confusion resulting from failure to understand
Marooned
Stuck or abandoned in a place you can't get away from
The man was left in utter after waking up to find his entire living room filled with pigeons, a signt he couldn't possibly explain.
Bafflement
Although Julia felt sad and depressed, most of her teammates were after winning the championship game.
Elated
Balking
Stopping short and refusing to go on
The clown's balancing on one foot, juggling flaming torches, and honking a giant horn, were so wild and funny that the crown roared with laughter.
Antics
After the dance finished her routine, the crowd erupted in a deafening roar of giving her a standing ovation and shouting praise.
Acclamation
Bristled
Stiff and prickly: to stiffen when upset about something
Nonconformity
Doing things differently from what is expected by others