Vocab 1
Coyly
in a shy way meant to be alluring
Doted
to be extremely and uncritically fond of
Reverent
feeling or showing deep respect
prosperity
The condition of being successful
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ambivalence
uncertainty or unable to make a choice; having mixed feelings about someone or something
Scrutiny
Critical observation or examination
stoically
impassively or indifferently
Stringent
Very strict
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piqued
cause interest or excitement; feel irritated or resentful
resolve
firm determination or do something (noun); settle or find a solution (verb)
Fathom
understand after much thought
Palpable
an atmosphere or feeling so intense to seem almost tangible or touchable
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Affinity
Liking or attraction
Mulled
to think about something deeply and at length
Blatantly
done openly and unashamedly
Mollified
reduce the severity of something; soften; appease the anger or anxiety of someone
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Succumbed
Give in; surrender
Imminent
likely to occur or happening soon
perpetually
in a way that never ends or changes; constantly
Prudent
Wise
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