Lollipops and Guns p 86-97

target an object at which you aim a gun

taunted teased

contempt no respect

taut stretched very tight

contemplation reflection, thought

justify defend, excuse

apprehensive afraid

sneer express contempt

premonition a feeling that something unpleasant will happen

diversion distraction, entertainment

erratic changing often

streaked moved quickly

dallied moved slowly

frolicked played or moved i a happy way

blunt straight forward

frankness openness, straight forwardness

veiled disgusted

repelled disgusted

brazen shameless

cajoled persuaded them to do something they didn't want to do

revulsion disgust

tranquillizer a drug that makes people feel calmer

docile quiet and easily controlled

means to an end you do it because it will help you to get what you want

revolver's report revolver's bang

wrath anger

groping searching

dispatch send

accelerator gaspedal

ignition car's keyhole

veines tubes in which blood flows

dye color

reposing resting

soil make dirty

adamant determined not to change your mind

bargaining power the power a group has in a discussion

corrobarate confirm

pallor unhealthy paleness

reasserted became noticeable again

comprehension understanding

caress stroking someone gently

moist slightly wet

obscene extremely immoral

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