Vocab #4 The Westing game Flashcards
1
Q
Tenant
A
(n) one occupies the property of another person, especially for rent.
2
Q
Bookie
A
(n) a shady character who takes ilegal bets on horse racing, fights or athletic events.
3
Q
exclusive
A
(adj) excluding or trying to exclude others
4
Q
grappled
A
(v) to seize and struggle with one another
5
Q
stubble
A
(n) the rough stem ends of plants left attached to the ground after harvest.
6
Q
hassock
A
(n) a cushion to kneel on in prayer, on as a seat of leg rest.
7
Q
facade
A
(n) the face or front of a building, also a false or misleading appearance.
8
Q
gaping
A
(v) to open mouth widely
9
Q
gaunt
A
(adj) being thin and bony, also grim and foreboding.
10
Q
pyrotechnics
A
(n) relating to fireworks.
