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Glossary

Masculine (adj): having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for men.

Feminine (adj): having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for a woman.

Appearance (n): the way a person or thing looks or seems to other people.

Gaze (v): to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration, or because you are

thinking about something else.

Remark (v): to give a spoken statement of an opinion or thought.

Irritation (n): the feeling of being angry or annoyed, or something that makes you feel like this.

Pitch (n): an area painted with lines for playing particular sports, especially football.

Promptly (adv): quickly, without delay, or at the arranged time.

Crunch (v): to crush hard food loudly between the teeth, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed or broken.

Desire (v): to want something, especially strongly.

Verge (n): the edge or border of something.

Anguish (n): extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering.

Mock (v): to laugh at someone, often by copying them in a funny but unkind way.

Appropriate (adj): suitable or right for a particular situation or occasion.

Grumble (v): to complain about someone or something in an annoyed way.

Fearful (adj): frightened or worried about something.

Burden (v): to trouble someone with something difficult or unpleasant.

Abruptly (adv): in a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant way.

Startled (adj): surprised and slightly frightened.

Humiliated (adj): If someone is humiliated, they have been made to feel ashamed or stupid.