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being or made softer or less loud or clear
Muffled
Prod
poke or thrust abruptly
stale and unclean smelling
Musty
Ashen
pale from illness or emotion
a bunch or cluster of strands, as of grass, hair, etc.
Tuft
Shrill
being sharply insistent on being heard
cry or whine with snuffling
Snivel
Rubbish
nonsensical talk or writing
speak haltingly
Falter
Scrawny
being very thin
walk leisurely
Amble
Scuttle
move about or proceed hurriedly
draw back, as with fear or pain
Flinch
Slither
pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly
the food allowance for one day
Ration
Reckon
expect, believe, or suppose
very harsh or strict, especially when dealing with others
Severe
Pelt
cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
draw back, as with fear or pain
Quail
Clout
strike hard, especially with the fist