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Vocabulary
Mrs. Frisby Ch. 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| rancid | unpleasant odor or taste, associated with spoiled food |
| warily | in a careful, cautious manner |
| tedious | wearisome; boring |
| hypochondriac | one who is depressed and anxious about one's health, often with imaginary illnesses |
| relentlessly | harshly; in a manner showing no pity for others |
| vigorous | strong; energetic |
| apt | fitting; suitable; appropriate |
| dubiously | in a doubting or uncertain manner |
| literally | according to the strict meaning of the words |
| subdued | quiet; not as active as usual; muted; calmed |
| illogical | contrary to the rules of sound reasoning; unreasonable; invalid |
| respite | a temporary period of relief or rest; short break; time out |
| vantage | favorable position for observing/viewing |
| laboriously | with much labor; toil; with difficultly; heavily; diligent in work |