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WestingGameChp10-12
Vocab for the Westing Game chapters 10-12
Question | Answer |
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spacious | adj, lots of room or space |
prattling | adj, babbling; talking like a baby |
paternal | adj, relating to or befitting a father |
embrace | v, to hold closely or hug |
chide | v, to scold or fuss at |
grumble | v, to complain |
huff | n., a brief fit of anger or rage |
wisp | n., something small and delicate |
coiffure | n., a fancy hairstyle |
slight | adj., small in size |
muffle | v., to make a sound less loud |
wrenching | v., jerking or twisting violently |
scornful | adj., expressing extreme dislike |
refine | v., to improve or perfect |
grimace | v., to twist one's face in pain or disgust |
pudgy | adj., short and fat |
spectacles | n., eyeglasses |
larcenist | n., someone who steals |
alibi | n., a person who can attest to someone's innocence |
implication | n., a hint or suggestion |
adjourned | v., put off until a later time |
hysterical | adj., uncontrollably upset |
paraphernalia | n., equipment, supplies, and belongings for a specific purpose |
sappy | adj., foolish and sentimental |
coincidence | n., an accident or unexplained occurrence |
contempt | n., extreme disrespect |