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WBP Ch. 6-10
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Ch. 6-10
Term | Definition |
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cadence | n. the flow of sounds or rhythm |
fulsome | adj. insensitive; expressing admiration or praise for someone, often too much, in a way that does not sound sincere; buttery |
implacable | adj. not able to be satisfied; merciless; unplacatable; unforgiving |
veritable | adj. real; actual; genuine |
rankled | v. irritated; angered |
placid | adj. peaceful; undisturbed |
marred | v. imperfect; flawed; ruined |
conspicuous | adj. obvious; very noticeable |
obstreperous | adj. noisy and difficult to control; undisciplined |
ingenious | adj. clever, original, and inventive |
gingerly | adv. in a careful or cautious manner; prudently; circumspectly |