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Ch 12-14 Vocab
The Westing Game
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| paraphernalia | personal belongings |
| transcribe | to make a written or typed copy of |
| demeaning | to lower in dignity, honor, or standing |
| caption | a title or explanation of a picture / illustration |
| mementoes | a reminder of the past; a keepsake |
| distraught | distracted; deeply agitated |
| bodice | part of a woman’s dress covering the body from the neck or shoulders to the wais |
| obsequious | obedient; dutiful |
| contender | a person who competes in a race, game, or competition |
| gross | unattractively large; without deduction |
| chauffeur | a person employed to drive a private vehicle for the owner |
| amends | compensation for a loss or injury |
| dejectedly | in low spirits, depressed |
| remission | temporary recovery |