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A

apathy

noun: the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things




B

brood

noun: A brood is a group of young born at the same time — like a brood of chicks

C

clime

noun: climate ; the weather in some location averaged over a period of time

comrade

noun: used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

E

enmity

noun: intense hostility. 

ensconce

verb: settle comfortably ; If you ensconce yourself somewhere, you settle in for quite a while, such as when you're home with the flu and ensconce yourself on the couch with the remote control, tissues, your phone, and a big glass of orange juice.  

expound

verb: add details to clarify an idea

G

gambol

verb: play or run boisterously

M

mince

verb: walk daintily or in quick small steps 

N

nimble

adjective: moving quickly and lightly 

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