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The monkeys paw?

TermDefinition
timid (adj) 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 (adj) Not giving way to pressure EX: The new mattress was uncomfortable and ______.
implacable (adj) 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 (adj) Large in bodily size, strength EX: The ______ football players blocked the width of the hallway when they stood side by side.
grave (adj) 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.
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