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She'd changed a lot since sixth grade. Physically, anyway. Who hadn't? Me. I lived in a state of eternal stasis. 1. the state of equilibrium or inactivity 2. stagnation in the flow of any of the fluids of the body, as of the blood in an inflamed area |
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It didn't hurt, at first. Then the intensity grew and my arm began to burn. I felt myself slipping into a catatonic state- shock. characterized by rigidity or extreme laxness of limbs |
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..which is smearing the Magic Marker on the poster board where I'd just spent an hour delineating all the countries of Africa 1. to trace the outline of; sketch or trace in outline; represent pictorially 2. to portray in words; describe or outline with precision: In her speech she delineated the city plan with great care. |
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In addition to the prison sentence, he impounded Liam's car. - To confine in or as if in a pound: capture and impound stray dogs.
- To seize and retain in legal custody: impounding disputed electoral ballots.
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No doubt he was traumatized and blocking it out. He'd resumed his midnight forays in Luna land, playing dress-up in my room. | 1. A sudden raid or military advance. 2. A venture or an initial attempt, especially outside one's usual area |
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I couldn't extrapolate the equation; I wasn't understanding the logic. 1. To infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information. 2. Mathematics To estimate |
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1. A solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, as in an opera. |
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I turned to say it, but the vibes emanating from Liam made me swallow the words. 1. To come or send forth, as from a source |
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His need the longing, they were palpable, physical, flowing back and forth between us as if we shared one vascular system. 1. Capable of being handled, touched, or felt; tangible “Anger rushed out in a palpable wave through his arms and legs” |
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