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Week 9
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abduction | A kidnapping, taking away or carrying someone off against his or her will |
| Bandy | To throw or pass back and forth |
| Cantankerous | Cranky, unpleasant, or hard to get along with |
| Embellish | To decorate or improve, using small details; it also means to add imaginary detail to the story |
| Hieroglyphics | Ancient Egyptian writing, usually in the form of pictures |
| Junta | A small group that rules a country after a revolution |
| Marquee | The area that hangs over the entrance to a theater |
| Obtuse | Lacking insight or intellect, or slow to comprehend |
| Toady | Someone who flatters in the hopes of gaining something |
| Yoke | To harness an animal; it also means to join together |