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Cem./Monk. Vocab

Cemetery / Monkey Paw Vocab

TermDefinition
Timid (Adjective) Easily frightened EX: Ivan was a timid little man. So ____that the villagers called him “Pigeon.”
Mocked (Verb) To tease or laugh at in a scornful manner EX: The villagers ____ him with the title, “Ivan the Terrible.”
Taunts (Noun) Remarks made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone. EX: Ivan’s cowardly looks only created ____ from the crowd.
Jeered (Verb) Made rude and mocking remarks EX: They ____ cruelly at his appearance.
Disbelief (Noun) Inability or refusal to accept something true or real EX: The saloon echoed with their _____.
Unyielding (Adjective) Not giving way to pressure EX: The new mattress was uncomfortable and ______.
Implacable (Adjective) Relentless or unstoppable EX: The old door was _______ due to rust from the weather.
Perils (Noun) Exposure to injury, loss, or destruction EX: Rock climbing requires many safety measures to prevent serious ______.
Provoked (Verb) To anger or enrage into action EX: The bully ______ the victim into sticking up for themselves by pushing him.
Amiably (Adverb) Friendly or sociable EX: The two friends chatted ______ about a variety of things.
Burly (Adjective) Large in bodily size, strength EX: The _____ football players blocked the width of the hallway when they stood side by side.
Grave (Adjective) Threatening a seriously bad outcome EX: The storyteller's tones were so ______ that the entire crew sat in silence.
Talisman (Noun) Object that is thought to have magical powers EX: The husband pulled the _____ from his pocket and made a wish.
Gruffly (Adverb) (A voice) spoken lowly or harshly in tone EX: The suffering soldier hollered ______ at the soldiers to stay safe.
Enthralled (Verb) To captivate or charm EX: The three sat listening in an ________ state at the soldier’s adventures.
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