Short Story Study Guide Flashcards

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Audacity

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A willingness to take bold risks.

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Gorging

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Fill one self with food.

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Grimaced

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A twisted expression on a person’s face expressing disgust or pain.

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Loftiest

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Of imposing height.

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Shrewdest

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Showing good judgment.

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Lavish

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Rich, elaborate or luxurious.

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Sultry

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Hot or humid weather.

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Spectacle

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an event or scene causing an impact.

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Onomatopoeia

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a word that imitates a sound.

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