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cower, verb

cower, verb. to crouch or draw back, as from fear or pain; cringe Sentence: The cat cowered under the rug because it was afraid of the dog and its loud barking. Example: “Even if half the people cower in their homes, the rebels stand a chance .” – Hunger Games . decorum, noun.

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cower, verb

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  1. cower, verb • to crouch or draw back, as from fear or pain; cringe • Sentence: The cat cowered under the rug because it was afraid of the dog and its loud barking. • Example: “Even if half the people cower in their homes, the rebels stand a chance.” – Hunger Games

  2. decorum, noun • proper behavior or conduct; politeness • Sentence: In public, one should always conduct themselves with appropriate decorum. • Example: The first lady’s decorum was respectful and appropriate.

  3. deduction, noun • #1 the act of subtracting one thing from another • #2 the process of reaching a conclusion by reasoning • Sentence: I went to the ATM to make a deduction from my account. • Sentence: I deduced that the end of the story would end happily.

  4. deign, verb • to be willing to do something that one considers beneath themselves • Sentence: The movie star didn’t deign so much as a nod in our direction. • Example: to think you’re better than someone else

  5. despondent, adjective • feeling depression from loss of hope, confidence, or courage • Sentence: The rain caused a despondent feeling among the vacationers. • Example: When have you felt “despondent?”

  6. dialogue, noun • a conversation between two or more people • Sentence: In plays and movies, the characters have a dialogue when they are speaking to one another. • Example:

  7. divulge, verb • to make known, reveal, tell • Sentence: Henry divulged the secret that he was supposed to keep to himself. • Example:

  8. eclectic, adjective • choosing or taking what appears to be the best from various sources • Sentence: The eclectic musician blended elements of jazz, punk rock, and classical music. • Example: Mrs. Mathieson has an eclectic taste in books because she likes many different genres.

  9. embargo, noun • a prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation. • Sentence: The Union government embargoed Confederate ports during the Civil War. • Example:

  10. enthusiastic, adjective • having or showing great interest or excitement • Sentence: The enthusiasticboy was happy to finally have a break from school. • Example:

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