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TWG
The Westing Game Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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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 |