Vocabulary • Ch 23 - Tuck Everlasting • Context Clues

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Mindlessly

Back

Doing something without thinking or paying attention

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Unspeakably

Back

Too difficult or painful to talk about

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Defeated

Back

To lose in a contest or fight

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Ponderous: Meaning?

Back

Very heavy or slow-moving

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Remorseless

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No regret or guilt

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Meaning of 'plaintive'

Back

Sad or mournful sound or expression

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Gentility

Back

Good manners or being polite

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Meaning of 'haze'

Back

A thick, foggy cloud that makes things unclear

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Meaning of 'rattle'

Back

Quick, shaking sound

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Gusts

Back

Strong bursts of wind