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furtive
    attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
    
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    placate
    make (someone) less angry or hostile.
    
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    drift
    the general intention or meaning of an argument or someone's remarks.
    
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    endeavor
    try hard to do or achieve something.
    
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    dainty
    delicately small and pretty.
    
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    preamble
    an introductory statement; preface; introduction.
    
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