The Landlady - Vocabulary Preview/Practice

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Emanating

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To come out from a source; to emerge.

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Compelling

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Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

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Facade

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The front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one.

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Rapacious

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Having an insatiable greed for wealth or resources; greedy.

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Swanky

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Stylishly luxurious and expensive.

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Vocabulary

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The body of words used in a particular language or by a particular person or group.

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Context clues

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Synonym

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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Antonym

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.