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Westing Game Chp 1-3
6th Grade Vocabulary for Chapters 1-3 of Westing Game
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| hassock | n., thick, firm cushion used as a footstool |
| stocky | adj., having a solid and short body type |
| asylum | n., a hospital which specializes in the care of mentally disturbed patients |
| peer | v., to peek or look narrowly at something |
| gaunt | adj., extremely thin and bony |
| chandelier | n., a fancy light fixture suspended from a ceiling |
| aviator | n., a pilot of an airplane |
| exclusive | adj., open to only a few people |
| grapple | v., to wrestle or engage in a struggle |
| severe | adj., harsh and very serious in appearance |
| luxurious | adj., rich, expensive, and fancy |
| wiry | adj., lean and muscular |
| tenant | n., a person that rents and occupies a place for a period of time |
| podiatrist | n., a doctor who treats foot disorders. |
| drapes | n., curtains or window coverings |
| elegant | adj., tasteful in dress, style, or design |
| erected | v., built or established |
| bookie | n., someone who arranges gambling bets |
| corn | n., a hard growth on the foot, usually caused by friction or rubbing |