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Cem./Monk. Vocab
Cemetery / Monkey Paw Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Timid (Adjective) | Easily frightened EX: Ivan was a timid little man. So ____that the villagers called him “Pigeon.” |
Mocked (Verb) | To tease or laugh at in a scornful manner EX: The villagers ____ him with the title, “Ivan the Terrible.” |
Taunts (Noun) | Remarks made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone. EX: Ivan’s cowardly looks only created ____ from the crowd. |
Jeered (Verb) | Made rude and mocking remarks EX: They ____ cruelly at his appearance. |
Disbelief (Noun) | Inability or refusal to accept something true or real EX: The saloon echoed with their _____. |
Unyielding (Adjective) | Not giving way to pressure EX: The new mattress was uncomfortable and ______. |
Implacable (Adjective) | Relentless or unstoppable EX: The old door was _______ due to rust from the weather. |
Perils (Noun) | Exposure to injury, loss, or destruction EX: Rock climbing requires many safety measures to prevent serious ______. |
Provoked (Verb) | To anger or enrage into action EX: The bully ______ the victim into sticking up for themselves by pushing him. |
Amiably (Adverb) | Friendly or sociable EX: The two friends chatted ______ about a variety of things. |
Burly (Adjective) | Large in bodily size, strength EX: The _____ football players blocked the width of the hallway when they stood side by side. |
Grave (Adjective) | Threatening a seriously bad outcome EX: The storyteller's tones were so ______ that the entire crew sat in silence. |
Talisman (Noun) | Object that is thought to have magical powers EX: The husband pulled the _____ from his pocket and made a wish. |
Gruffly (Adverb) | (A voice) spoken lowly or harshly in tone EX: The suffering soldier hollered ______ at the soldiers to stay safe. |
Enthralled (Verb) | To captivate or charm EX: The three sat listening in an ________ state at the soldier’s adventures. |