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Charlotte's Web
ALL VOCABULARY WORDS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| runt | an animal that is smaller than average |
| miserable | unhappy or uncomfortable |
| promptly | with little or no delay |
| manure | animal dung used to fertilize the land |
| enchanted | filled with delight |
| scheming | given to or involved in making secret and underhanded plans |
| gratified | given someone pleasure or satisfaction |
| inheritance | derived genetically from one's parents or ancestors |
| hoisted | raised something by means of ropes and pulleys |
| detested | disliked intensely |
| decency | behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability |
| stealthily | in a cautious way so as not to be seen or heard |
| objectionable | unpleasant or offensive |
| pestering | troubling or annoying someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions |
| loathed | feel intense dislike or disgust for |
| anaesthetic | a substance that induces insensitivity to pain |
| conspiracy | a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful |
| hysterics | a wildly emotional and exaggerated reaction |
| sedentary | somewhat inactive |
| unremitting | never relaxing or slacking |
| delectable | a delicious food or drink |
| gullible | easily persuaded to believe something |
| idiosyncrasy | a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual |
| straddled | to have sat or stood with one leg on either side of something |
| adjourn | break off a meeting with the intention of resuming it later |
| incessant | continuing without pause or interruption |
| versatile | able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities |
| veritable | very much so or truly |
| pummeled | to have been struck repeatedly with the fists |
| buffeted | when winds or waves strike repeatedly and violently |
| languishing | failing to make progress or be successful |
| pompous | affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important |