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Westing Game Chp 7-9

WordDefinition
pawn n, a chess piece of very low value
jaunty adj., cheerful, bouncy, stylish
pompous adj., thinking very highly of oneself; arrogant
tentatively adv., showing uncertainty or lack of commitment
indignant n., showing anger at perceived wrong-doing or injustice
intern n., a person training to do a job
shrewd adj., very smart; making wise decisions
wafted v., floated or drifted in the air
pension n., retirement money
scrawny adj., thin and weak
procession n., an orderly line of people
forfeited v., gave up or surrendered
insensitive adj., not caring about others or their feelings
crude adj., not very advanced or complex
broker n., someone who negotiates deals for a profit
commission n., money which is paid to someone as an incentive to sell
infirmity n., physical illness or weakness
pretentious adj., stuck-up, snobby, trying to impress others
incriminating adj., showing proof of guilt or wrong-doing
obituary n., official announcement of someone's death
implied v., hinted or suggested
divisive adj., causing strong disagreement
vindictive adj., full of anger and desire for revenge
impeccable adj., perfect, flawless
Created by: MsRisch
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