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English 9
Ghost Boy: Setting, Character related
Question | Answer |
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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 |