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Ch 7-8 Vocab
The Westing Game
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pompous | excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity |
| indignant | feeling angry at something offensive, unjust, wrong |
| shrewd | keen awareness; sharp intelligence |
| forfeit | to lose the right to something you once had |
| inscrutable | impossible to understand or interpret |
| bigot | a person unwilling to accept opinions of others |
| wares | merchandise or goods to be sold |
| infirmity | physical or mental weakness |
| pretentious | intended to attract notice and impress others |
| impeccable | faultless or perfect |
| incompetent | not having the tools needed to do something successfully |
| vindictiveness | desire to seek revenge |