The Westing Game: ch 9-12 Flashcards

1
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What does paternal mean?

A

Related on the father’s side

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2
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What does alibi mean?

A

The defenses by accused people of having been elsewhere at the time an alleged offense was committed.

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3
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What is sappy mean?

A

silly or foolish

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4
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What does defiantly mean?

A

Resistant or challenging (a defiant attitude).

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5
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Describe regarded.

A

To look at; observe

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6
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Describe adjourned.

A

To suspend the meeting to a future time, another place, or indefinitely

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7
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explain what jabbering means?

A

to talk or utter rapidly

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8
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What does scornful mean?

A

Full of contempt or distain

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9
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What does indignant mean?

A

Feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust or insulting.

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10
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What is surveyed?

A

To view in detail, especially inspect or examine

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11
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Explain what implication mean?

A

Something suggested as naturally to be inferred or understood.

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