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Charlotte's Web
ALL VOCABULARY WORDS
Question | Answer |
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runt | an animal that is smaller than average |
miserable | unhappy or uncomfortable |
promptly | with little or no delay |
manure | animal dung used to fertilize the land |
enchanted | filled with delight |
scheming | given to or involved in making secret and underhanded plans |
gratified | given someone pleasure or satisfaction |
inheritance | derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors |
hoisted | raised something by means of ropes and pulleys |
detested | disliked intensely |
decency | behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability |
stealthily | in a cautious way so as not to be seen or heard |
objectionable | unpleasant or offensive |
pestering | troubling or annoying someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions |
loathed | feel intense dislike or disgust for |
anaesthetic | a substance that induces insensitivity to pain |
conspiracy | a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful |
hysterics | a wildly emotional and exaggerated reaction |
sedentary | somewhat inactive |
unremitting | never relaxing or slacking |
delectable | a delicious food or drink |
gullible | easily persuaded to believe something |
idiosyncrasy | a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual |
straddled | to have sat or stood with one leg on either side of something |
adjourn | break off a meeting with the intention of resuming it later |
incessant | continuing without pause or interruption |
versatile | able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities |
veritable | very much so or truly |
pummeled | to have been struck repeatedly with the fists |
buffeted | when winds or waves strike repeatedly and violently |
languishing | failing to make progress or be successful |
pompous | affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important |