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HG VOCAB CH. 21-24
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| gnarled | twisted and full of knots |
| affectation | speech or conduct not natural to oneself; to try to be impressive or fake |
| blather | foolish gibberish |
| loam | a rich soil made of sand, clay, and organic materials |
| concoction | food or drink made from various ingredients |
| prestigious | upstanding, highly thought of person or place |
| serrated | toothed edge, such as a saw or knife |
| wheedle | to influence by using compliments or flattery |
| yearling | an animal that is in its second year |
| haggle | to negotiate or argue over a purchase, trade or agreement for a better circumstance |
| venison | deer meat |
| stalemate | situation where progress has stopped |
| forte | something someone is successful at doing |
| futile | serving no purpose ;ineffective |
| flounder | move clumsily, struggling to move |
| staunch | stop the flow of liquid |