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ELA Vocab
The Hound of the Baskervilles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pique | cause to feel resentment or indignation |
| fallacy | a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning |
| inference | drawing a conclusion on the basis of circumstantial evidence |
| circumspect | careful to consider potential consequences and avoid risk |
| slovenly | negligent of neatness especially in dress and person |
| covet | wish, long, or crave for |
| presume | take to be the case or to be true |
| wanton | unprovoked or without motive or justification |
| render | give up someone or something to another |
| forbear | refrain from doing |
| elicit | deduce or construe |
| speculation | an investment that is risky but could yield great profits |
| corroborate | support with evidence or authority or make more certain |
| coroner | an official who investigates death not due to natural causes |
| trivial | small and of little importance |
| acute | demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions |
| reconcile | bring into consonance or accord |
| diabolical | extremely evil or cruel |
| congenial | suitable to your needs |
| coherent | marked by an orderly and consistent relation of parts |
| stimulate | cause to be alert and energetic |