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English 9

Ghost Boy: Setting, Character related

QuestionAnswer
Albino A person or animal born with a medical condition that results in pale skin, white hair and pink eyes
Calliope A keyboard instrument like an organ
Convoy To travel with and protect
Cannibal A person who eats the flesh of human beings
Gypsy To roam; nomadic people from Romania
Pachyderms An animal with hooves and thick skin (ex- elephant)
Prophesy/omen/harbinger A sign or a warning of a future event
Roustabouts A worker at a circus whose job requires strength but little skill
Amulet A small object worn to protect the person wearing it against bad things
Riggers A person who sets up the circus
Spangles Small, shiny pieces of metal or plastic
Paragon of pachyderm Perfect example
Fronds A large long leaf
Parasol A light umbrella
Rajah/Sultan King or Prince of India. King or ruler of a Muslim place
Created by: mbarkley
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