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15373360575aquiver (adj)to tremble or shake Shaking with fear, the speaker's body was aquiver as she tried to address the crowd.0
15373360576wares (n)pottery, typically that of a specified type The town manufactures combs and horn goods, brass and iron wares, leather, malt, bricks and ropes.1
15373360577tumultuous (adj)making a loud, confused noise; uproarious Security found it difficult to control the tumultuous mob during the parade.2
15373360578coursing (adj)moving along a path She rocked back and fourth, tears coursing down her cheeks unchecked3
15373360579importunities (n)persistence, especially to the point of annoyance. you urged me on with untiring importunity4
15373360580forestall (v)to prevent by acting first Liquor stores are required to check identification for anyone who looks under thirty in order to forestall underage driving.5
15373360581trivial (adj)of little value or importance Even though these details may seem trivial, everything is important if you want the event to run smoothly.6
15373360582dubious (adj)hesitating or doubting Since Janet has no office experience, I am quite dubious about her clerical skills.7
15373360583destitute (adj)deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in The heiress could think of nothing worse than being destitute.8
15373360584vestibule (n)a small entryway within a building The vacationing family wheeled their luggage through the vestibule and into the lobby to the concierge's counter.9

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