Vocabulary and Context at Hogwarts

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What does 'sinister' mean?

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Sinister means something that gives the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

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What does 'stifling' mean?

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Stifling means very hot and causing difficulty in breathing; oppressive.

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What does 'dreading' mean?

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Dreading means to anticipate with great apprehension or fear.

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What does 'meddle' mean?

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Meddle means to interfere in something that is not one's concern.

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What does 'fixedly' mean?

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Fixedly means in a way that is steady and not moving; with a fixed gaze.

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Use 'sinister' in a sentence.

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The dark clouds above gave the sky a sinister look.

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Use 'stifling' in a sentence.

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The stifling heat made it hard to concentrate on my homework.

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Use 'dreading' in a sentence.

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I was dreading the math test because I hadn’t studied.

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Use 'meddle' in a sentence.

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It's not polite to meddle in other people's business.

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Use 'fixedly' in a sentence.

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She stared fixedly at the screen, waiting for the results.