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Short Story
The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abode | dwelling place; home |
| Censurer | one who expresses strong disapproval or harsh criticism |
| daunted | intimidated or frightened |
| dolefully | mournfully |
| melancholy | gloomy; sad |
| ostentation | display meant to impress others; boastful showiness |
| parsimony | extreme economy; stinginess |
| peculiar | belonging particularly or primarily to one person, group, or kind |
| peity | religious devotion; reverance for God |
| propitious | helpful or advantageous; favorable |
| prowess | superior strength or courage; daring - especially in battle |
| repose | to rest or relax |
| resolute | firm or determined; unwavering |
| singular | unusual or remarkable |
| surmise | to guess |
| Mrs. Coole | Rocks! |