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perturbation
noun
per·​tur·​ba·​tion ˌpər-tər-ˈbā-shən ˌpər-ˌtər-
Synonyms of perturbation

Simple Definition
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1
: the action of perturbing : the state of being perturbed

Kate’s arrow shaped tongue.

Why did Adam lie?

Some people are ‘it’ all their lives.

His father’s love has transformed Cal.

Somehow he made a man better than he was.

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‘…while the morning brightened against the window. ‘

dour

ADJECTIVE
sullen; gloomy.

There’s more beauty in the truth…

Samuel Hamilton-he loved a celebration of the human soul.

Good formal manners are a cushion against heartaches.

It’s the lie-it might infect everything.

Love how convoluted this is!

latigo
noun
A strap for tightening a saddle girth.
A strap used to tighten a cinch

An Immelmann turn is an aerial maneuver that consists of an ascending half-loop followed by a half-roll, resulting in level flight in the opposite direction at a higher altitude. It was named after German World War I pilot Max Immelmann, who used a similar tactic in combat to reposition for another attack

usquebaugh
/ŭs′kwĭ-bô″, -bä″/

noun
Whiskey.
A compound distilled spirit made in Ireland and Scotland; whisky.
Similar: whisky

scunner
/skŭn′ər/

noun
A strong dislike; an aversion.
A feeling of disgust or loathing; a strong prejudice; abhorrence.
"to take a scunner against some one"

Is it a good feeling to let your life lie fallow?

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hatchment. Noun

A panel on which a coat of arms of a deceased person is temporarily displayed

Will Pinocchio ever learn?

The preciousness lies in the lonely mind of a man.

A re-read with the Free Press bookclub.

concupiscence
noun
con·​cu·​pis·​cence kän-ˈkyü-pə-sən(t)s kən-
Synonyms of concupiscence
: strong desire
especially : sexual desire
concupiscent kän-ˈkyü-pə-sənt kən- adjective

portiere
AMERICAN

[pawr-tyair, -teer, pohr-, pawr-tee-air, pohr-]
/ pɔrˈtjɛər, -ˈtɪər, poʊr-, ˌpɔr tiˈɛər, ˌpoʊr- /
Or portière
NOUN

a curtain hung in a doorway, either to replace the door or for decoration.

bindle stiff
noun
Synonyms of bindle stiff
: HOBO
especially : a person who carries their clothes or bedding in a bundle

torpor
AMERICAN

[tawr-per]
/ ˈtɔr pər /
NOUN
torpors
sluggish inactivity or inertia.
lethargic indifference; apathy.

concupiscence/känˈkyo͞opəs(ə)n(t)s/

Concupiscence is a strong, passionate desire, especially a sexual or worldly one. In Christian theology, it describes the human leaning or weakness that pulls people toward sin

Niggardly
NIGGARDLY, adjective

1. Meanly covetous or avaricious; sordidly parsimonious; extremely sparing of expense.

Where the owner of the house will be bountiful, it is not for the steward to be niggardly

stolid
AMERICAN

[stol-id]
/ ˈstɒl ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive.