Mockingbird Step 2
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to make worries less strong
to assuage
"the letter assuaged the fears of most members"
showing strong belief in God; the quality or state of being pious
piety
unwillingness to spend money
stinginess
/ˈstɪndʒinəs/
tending not to say very much, in a way that seems unfriendly
taciturn
/ˈtæsɪtɜːn/
what sb claims has happened; stated as a fact but without any proof
alleged
the alleged attacker/victim/killer (= that somebody says is one)
the state of being kept in a place, especially a prison, and prevented from leaving
detention
They were sentenced to 12 months' detention in a young offender institution.
not wise or sensible
imprudent
ɪmˈpruːdnt
to look at somebody/something in an angry or annoyed way
to scowl
skaʊl
(at somebody/something)
The receptionist scowled at me
a surprising fact; also: a message from God
revelation
(used especially in orders) to be quiet; to stop talking or crying
to hush
Hush now and try to sleep.
not showing interest or intelligence, dull
vapid
ˈvæpɪd/
The vapid conversation bored her.
a large quantity that is more than enough
abundance
We were amazed by the sheer abundance of food.
to say something in a soft quiet voice that is difficult to hear or understand
to murmur
‘Night, night,’ she murmured sleepily.
to persuade sb to do sth dangerous
to dare sb to do sth
behaving as though you are more important and more intelligent than other people
condescending
She ignored his condescending tone.
a period of time between lessons at school (American English)
recess
worried or frightened that something unpleasant may happen
apprehensive
The long delay had made me quite apprehensive.
that makes you feel sad; not bright or interesting
dreary
a dreary winter’s day
