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An Image of My Former Self

“I need an answer,” my former self writes. I still don’t have the answer. Three years of moving on just ends up finding its way back.

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Vocabulary List 10

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List Word Sentences Definition
10 acquiesce examples

to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent
10 allure examples

to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable; to fascinate; charm.
10 askew examples

1. to one side; out of line; in a crooked position; awry: to hang a picture askew.
2. with disapproval, scorn, contempt: They looked askew at the painting.
10 blithe examples

1. joyous, merry, or gay in disposition; glad; cheerful: Everyone loved her for her blithe spirit.
2. without thought or regard; carefree; heedless: a blithe indifference to anyone's feelings.
10 contentious examples

causing, involving, or characterized by argument or controversy
10 covet examples

to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others
10 crestfallen examples

dejected; dispirited; discouraged
10 disheveled examples

hanging loosely or in disorder; unkempt
10 exponent examples

1. a person or thing that expounds, explains, or interprets
2. a symbol or number placed above and after another symbol or number to denote the power to which the latter is to be raised
10 garrulous examples

excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, esp. about trivial matters.
10 insuperable examples

incapable of being passed over, overcome, or surmounted
10 lamentable examples

regrettable; unfortunate
10 misnomer examples

a misapplied or inappropriate name
10 profess examples

1. to declare openly; announce or affirm
2. to lay claim to, often insincerely; pretend to
10 respite examples

a delay or cessation for a time, esp. of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief
10 retribution examples

a repayment for evil done; a deserved punishment
10 sinuous examples

having many curves, bends, or turns; winding
10 sonorous examples

giving out or capable of giving out a sound, esp. a deep, resonant sound, as a thing or place
10 vanguard examples

1. the foremost division or the front part of an army; advance guard
2. he forefront in any movement, field, activity
10 wastrel examples

a wasteful person; spendthrift

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