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WBP ch. 1-5
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Ch. 1-5 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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dour | adj. very serious, unhappy, and unfriendly; poker-faced |
anguish | n. extreme pain, suffering, or distress |
scornfully | adv. with disrespect |
grave | adj. serious and solemn |
aloof | adj. socially distant or uninterested |
nonchalance | n. calmness and lack of concern |
shrewd | adj. smart, clever |
earnestly | adv. sincerely; gravely |
incredulously | adv. having difficulty accepting something so unexpected |
rebuked | v. criticized severely; chastised |
chagrined | v. embarrassed or disappointed in oneself |
auspicious | adj. favorable, or suggestive of good things to come |
nonplussed | adj. at a loss for words; bewildered, confused |