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TWG
The Westing Game Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chain of events | a number of actions and their effects |
| intrigue | arouse the curiosity or interest of |
| exclusive | restricted or limited to a person or group |
| facade | outward appearance that conceals a less pleasant reality |
| patriot | a person who vigorously supports their country |
| legacy | impacts of actions that took place in a person's life |
| beneficiary | a person who receives benefits of property owned by another |
| perception | the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses |
| eccentric | unconventional and strange |
| ambition | a strong desire to do or achieve something |
| defiant | full of resistance, fight, or challenge |
| divisive | tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people |
| hysteria | exaggerated or uncontrolled emotion or excitement |
| pretentious | attempting to impress by pretending greater importance, talent, or culture |
| resemblance | a way in which two or more things are alike |
| interrogate | formally or aggressively ask questions of someone |
| refine | remove impurities or unwanted elements from a substance |
| deliverance | the act of being rescued or set free |
| redemption | the act of being saved from sin, error, or evil |
| disgraced | having fallen from favor or position of power or honor |
| paranoia | unjustified suspicion and mistrust of others |