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proximity (n.)
 Definition: how near something is to another thing, especially in distance or time
 Ex. We live in close proximity.

glitter (v.)
 Definition: to shine with a lot of small quick flashes of light 
 Ex. His eyes glittered in the dark.

acute (a.)
 Definition: very serious or severe
 Ex. This acute problem should be solved right now.

reproach (n.)
 Definition: an expression of criticism and disappointment because of something bad that someone has done 
 Ex. Her words sounds like a reproach to me.

wistful (a.)
 Definition: slightly sad because you want to have or to do something
 Ex. The boy had a last wistful look at the toy.

turbulence (n.)
 Definition: a confusing or uncontrolled situation
 Ex. The city is in a great turbulence.

scarcely (adv.)
 Definition: almost not, or almost none
 Ex. He scarcely calls his parents.

elaborate (a.)
 Definition: very detailed and complicated
 Ex. He made an elaborate card for her. 

overlook (v.)
 Definition: to fail to notice or do something
 Ex. I didn't mean to overlook your message.

porch (n.)
 Definition: an open area with a floor and a roof, attached to the lower level of a house 
 Ex. She has been talking on her cellphone on the porch for two hours.

upercilious (a.)
 Definition: a supercilious person behaves as if they think they are better or more important than everyone else
 Ex. He's so supercilious that no one wants to be his friend.

arrogant (a.)
 Definition: someone who is arrogant thinks they are better or more important than other people and behaves in a way that is rude and too confident 
 Ex. No one wants to talk to an arrogant person.

aggressive (a.)
 Definition: behaving in a angry or rude way that shows you want to fight, attack, or argue with someone
 Ex. That aggressive young man was kicked out of the building.

effeminate (a.) 
 Definition: an effeminate man looks, behaves, or speaks like a woman
 Ex. He is effeminate and no man want to talk to him.

glisten (v.)
 Definition: if something glistens, it shines because it is wet or covered with oil
 Ex. His forehead was glistening with sweat.

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