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Colic

Pain in the lower part of stomach

Indignant

Resentful, upset

Rheumatism

Inflammation in the joints

Decorum

Modesty, dignity

Impertinence

Audacity, insolence

Insinuation

Allusion, implication

Forfeit

Penance, fine

Shewing

Showing (old fashioned)

Indispensable

Requisite, all important

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