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Ch 18-22 Vocab
The Westing Game
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| vengeance | punishment or violent revenge |
| ailment | a physical disorder or illness |
| conferring | to consult together; to compare opinions; to carry on a discussion |
| legitimate | authentic; genuine; in accordance with the rules |
| penance | act of devotion performed to show sorrow for wrong doing |
| wreak | to inflict or execute |
| ragtag | ragged or shabby; disheveled |
| appellate | having the power or authority to hear and decide appeals |
| scrimp | to be sparing or frugal |
| pompous | excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity |