Annie John Vocab

Question 1

Adjective - stretched; not slack.

Answer 1

taut

Question 2

Adjective - Not flattering.

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unbecoming

Question 3

A system of belief among Black people of the British West Indies characterized by the use of magic ritual to ward off misfortune.

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obeah

Question 4

Noun - a stock of needed materials or supplies.

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provisions

Question 5

Adjective - Describing three pieces of hair twisted together.

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Plaited

Question 6

Verb - Entertain or amuse someone with talk.

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Regale

Question 7

Adjective - People or animals moving around in a confused mess.

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Milling

Question 8

Noun - The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.

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Contemplation

Question 9

Noun - a long rambling story or statement

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Rigmarole

Question 10

Verb - to compete eagerly with someone in order to achieve something.

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vie

Question 11

Verb - to waste time, especially by indecision.

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dillydally

Question 12

Adjective - Relating to or denoting the Church of England.

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Anglican

Question 13

Noun - A lengthy and aggressive speech.

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Harangue

Question 14

Noun - A lack of respect.

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Impertinence

Question 15

Noun - A kind of West Indian music in syncopated African rhythm, typically with words improvised on a tropical theme

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Calypso

Question 16

Noun - the dialect of the common people of a region other than the standard language.

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Patois

Question 17

Noun - A slight knowledge or a vague notion.

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inkling

Question 18

Noun - a sickly appearance from an excess of bile.

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biliousness

Question 19

Noun - one who is responsible for loading and unloading ships at port.

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stevedore

Question 20

Noun - a landing wharf.

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jetty