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Curious Vocab.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Vocabulary Words Pages 100-221
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Converse (adj.) | The reverse effect of a situation, but with similar themes and elements. |
| Cosmopolitan (adj.) | Having a worldwide scope or bearing; sophisticated. |
| Giddy (adj.) | Dizzy; lightheartedly silly. |
| Gnome (n.) | A fictional, small humanoid who lives in the Earth and guards treasure. |
| Inverse (adj.) | Opposite in order, nature, or effect. |
| Mezzanine (n.) | A low, wide area between two other levels; typically the ground level and the first floor. |
| Resonant (adj.) | Clear, continuous sound or ring. |
| Tether (n.) | The limit of one's strength or resources; rope or chain. |
| Truncheon (n.) | A policeman's baton or stick. |