Vocabulary # 2
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Nocturnal- done, occurring, or active at night.
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Corpulent- (of a person) fat or obese.
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Malice- the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
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Inkling- a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint.
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Chirrup- ( Verb) (especially of a small bird) make repeated short high-pitched sounds; twitter.
( Noun ) a short, high-pitched sound.
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Sarcophagus- a stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription and associated
with the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece.
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Clambering- climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way,
typically using both hands and feet.
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Pompous- affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.
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Defenestration- (FORMAL•HUMOROUS) the action of throwing someone out of a ( INFORMAL ) the
action of dismissing someone from a position of power or authority.
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Kerfuffle- a commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.