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Ch 18-20 Vocab

The Westing Game

TermDefinition
broker a person who buys and sells for others in exchange for commission
ailment a physical disorder or illness
conferring to consult together; to compare opinions; carry on a discussion
ransom the release of a person or property in return for a demanded price
propellants an explosive charge or rocket fuel that propels or provides a thrust
chronic persisting for a long time; recurring
mutilator one who destroys, cripples, or disfigures
vengeance punishment or violent revenge
penance act of devotion performed to show sorry for a sin or wrongdoing
manipulated to move or control in a skillful manner
falter to speak hesitantly or brokenly
alibi a claim that you were somewhere else when a crime was committed
elope to run off secretly to be married
interrogation to formally examine someone with questions
legitimate authentic; genuine; in accordance with rules or standards
Created by: Gensler7B
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