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Ch 18-22 Vocab
The Westing Game
Term | Definition |
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vengeance | punishment or violent revenge |
ailment | a physical disorder or illness |
conferring | to consult together; to compare opinions; to carry on a discussion |
legitimate | authentic; genuine; in accordance with the rules |
penance | act of devotion performed to show sorrow for wrong doing |
wreak | to inflict or execute |
ragtag | ragged or shabby; disheveled |
appellate | having the power or authority to hear and decide appeals |
scrimp | to be sparing or frugal |
pompous | excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity |