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A Long Way from Chicago-Chapters 7 and 8 Vocabulary Review

Choose the best word for each definition.

AB
centenniala 100th anniversary or its celebration
patootiesa rear end
derbya man's tiff felt hat with a domed shaped crown and narrow brim
bustlea pad or framework expanding and supporting the fullness and drapery of the back of a woman's dress or skirt
scrapplea seasoned mixture of ground meat and cornmeal set in a mold and served sliced and fried
gallivantingto travel, roam, or move about for pleasure
mixersa dance used as a get-together to give members of a group an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly informal atmosphere
nighnear
verminsmall common harmful animals such as fleas, lice, and mice that are hard to control
Victrolaa phonograph/record player
curtseya slight lowering of the body with the bending of the knees done by women to show respect
garbedto cover with clothing, dress
mockeran object of scorn or derision
clodhoppera clumsy and uncouth person
brawlingto quarrel or fight noisily
basic trainingfundamental instruction, discipline, and drill that a person learns when they join the military
sidinga short railroad track connected with the main track
crap gamea gambling game played with two dice

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