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WBP ch. 1-5
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Ch. 1-5 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dour | adj. very serious, unhappy, and unfriendly; poker-faced |
| anguish | n. extreme pain, suffering, or distress |
| scornfully | adv. with disrespect |
| grave | adj. serious and solemn |
| aloof | adj. socially distant or uninterested |
| nonchalance | n. calmness and lack of concern |
| shrewd | adj. smart, clever |
| earnestly | adv. sincerely; gravely |
| incredulously | adv. having difficulty accepting something so unexpected |
| rebuked | v. criticized severely; chastised |
| chagrined | v. embarrassed or disappointed in oneself |
| auspicious | adj. favorable, or suggestive of good things to come |
| nonplussed | adj. at a loss for words; bewildered, confused |