A Monster Calls Vocabulary

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keening

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a verb meaning to make a long, sad sound, especially when someone has died, e.g., 'the keening could be heard over the sound of the music at the funeral'.

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torso

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a noun meaning the trunk of a human body without head or limbs, e.g., 'The sculpture was a human torso made from bronze'.

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to encompass

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a verb meaning to form a circle around things, e.g., 'she lifted her arms to encompass his neck'.

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to succumb

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a verb meaning to give in to something, especially temptation, e.g., 'Dad was always on a diet, but he always succumbed to pizza'.

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gnarled

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an adjective meaning knobbly, rough and twisted, especially with age, e.g., 'gnarled apple trees grew along the road'.

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to tidy

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a verb meaning to arrange in a neat order, e.g., 'She tidied her room before the guests arrived'.

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to mourn

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a verb meaning to feel or show deep sorrow for someone who has died, e.g., 'They mourned the loss of their beloved pet'.

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to linger

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a verb meaning to stay in a place longer than necessary, e.g., 'He lingered at the door, not wanting to leave'.

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to tremble

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a verb meaning to shake involuntarily, e.g., 'She trembled with fear as she entered the dark room'.

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to whisper

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a verb meaning to speak very softly, e.g., 'They whispered secrets to each other during class'.