The Monkey's Paw Vocab

Front

State of danger

Back

Peril

Front

A contorted facial expression

Back

grimace

Front

Recompense for loss or injury

Back

Compensation

Front

Condole

Back

Express sympathy or sorrow

Front

in a grave and sedate manner

Back

solemnly

Front

Object with magic powers

Back

Talisman

Front

Impression of harm or evil

Back

sinister

Front

Unable to be heard

Back

Inaudible

Front

Quiet and reflective or depressed

Back

Subdued

Front

Unjust hardship on a minority

Back

Oppressive