Vocabulary

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berate
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scold or criticise (someone) angrily
fickle
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likely to change, unstable
scamper
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run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement
rekindle
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relight (a fire)/ revive (something lost or lapsed)
plinth
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a heavy base supporting a statue or vase
fidget
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make small movements, especially of the hands and feet nervousness or impatience
nook
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a corner or recess especially one offering seclusion or security
hitherto
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up until now
quaver
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shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion
splutter
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speaking in an unclear or hesitant manner
brawl
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fight
glint
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give out or reflect small flashes of light
sift
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put (a fine or loose substance) through a sieve so as to remove lumps or large particles
unscathed
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without suffering any injury, damage, or harm

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