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