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::: scavenge - hunt through discarded materials for usable items or food; search, especially for food; N. scavenger: one who scavenges; animal that feeds on refuse and carrion
::: acute - (of the senses) sharp; quickly perceptive; keen; penetrating; brief and severe; Ex. acute sense of smell/analysis/pain
::: anecdote - short story of an amusing or interesting event
::: demeanor - behavior; bearing
::: stamina - power of endurance; strength; staying power
::: rightful - legally correct; Ex. rightful owner
::: cantata - story set to music to be sung by a chorus (shorter than an oratorio)
::: hysteria - excessive or uncontrollable excitement; N. hysteric: person suffering from hysteria; CF. hysterics: attack of hysteria
::: geniality - cheerfulness; kindliness; sympathy; ADJ. genial: cheerful and good-tempered
::: capsize - (of a boat) turn over