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Unit 8. Definitions. Not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing. AWKWARD. To make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together; to speak or more with confused, noisy sound A hard, rattling sound; busy excitement. CLATTER.
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Unit 8 Definitions
Not skillful or graceful; hard to handle; embarrassing AWKWARD
To make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together; to speak or more with confused, noisy sound • A hard, rattling sound; busy excitement CLATTER
Showy in appearance; splendid; brace or full of spirit, showing courtesy; very attentive • A fashionable young gentleman; a suitor GALLANT
Only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm LUKEWARM
In great supply, easily available; more than enough PLENTIFUL
A portion of food allowed for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share • To pass out in limited portions; to limit the use of RATION
To hold back or set aside; to save for future use • Something set aside for a certain purpose; something stored for later use RESERVE
A learned person; an expert in a field of study; someone who studies with a teacher; a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education SCHOLAR
To burn slowly, with smoke but no flame; to exist in a suppressed state; to show suppressed feelings SMOLDER
To walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness • A long, tiring walk TRUDGE
A person who chooses to join or to do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay • To offer one’s services; to do or say freely VOLUNTEER
Feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience • To make tired; to grow tired WEARY