Westing Game Vocabuary 1-14

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tenants

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(noun) - a person, business, group, etc., that pays to use another person's property; someone who rents or leases a house, apartment, etc., from a landlord.

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scrumptious

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(adjective) - synonyms include delicious, delectable, mouthwatering, tasty, delightful, lip-smacking, yummy, delish.

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pompous

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(adjective) - having or showing the attitude of people who speak and behave in a very formal and serious way because they believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people.

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meager

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(adjective) - not having enough of something (such as money or food) for comfort or happiness.

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scrutiny

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(noun) - synonyms include inspection, study, examination, analysis, inquiry, search.

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infirmity

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(noun) - a physical or mental weakness or disability.

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contender

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(noun) - a person or group competing with others to achieve something.

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hors d’oeuvre

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(noun) - a small dish served before the main meal.

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putrid

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(adjective) - decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell.

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grapple

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(verb) - to struggle with or work hard to deal with something.