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Unit 2 Week 1
Mighty Jackie: The Strike-out Queen
Question | Answer |
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legendary | relating to a legend, or a story that has been handed down for many years and has some basis in fact |
muttered | spoke in a low, unclear way with the mouth closed |
gaped | stared with the mouth open, as in wonder or surprise |
snickering | laughing in a mean or disrespectful manner |
insult | a remark or action that hurts someone's feelings or pride |
fluke | a chance happening; an accidental turn |
flinched | to draw back or away, as from something painful or unpleasant; wince |
exhibition | an event for people to watch just for fun |
pitcher | the member of the baseball team who throws the ball to the batter |
major-league | the highest level in professional baseball |