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Tollbooth Vocabulary Section V

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AssumptionTo believe something that is true without proof.
BulbousLike a bulb. Curving outward.
Callousedhave patches of hardened and thickened skin
Colossalhuge, extremely large, enormous
Compromiseach side giving up part of what it wants to reach an agreement
Conspicuouseasily seen; without any attempt at concealment’
Deliberationcareful thought in making a decision or action
Desolateuninhabited; isolated; not lived in”
Desolateleft alone and sad without any means of living
DesperatelyReckless because of hopelessness; ready or willing to take any risk. Desolate
Destinationa place which is the goal of a journey or to which something is sent
FrockA large, loose outer garment such as a priest's robe or a woman's dress.
Gnarled”full of knots of knobs; twisted and knotty.
Grotesquedistorted, deformed, unnatural or ugly in shape or appearance
HideousSomething that is very ugly and terrifying.
Indignantlyangrily, being upset about something that does not seem fair”
IntrudersPeople who force themselves or their thoughts on others without being asked or wanted.
InvariablyAlways the same, never changing.
Ledgernotebook for keeping records about money
LoathsomeArousing disgust; horrid; offensive, revolting, disgusting, repulsive.
Lumberedmoved heavily, clumsily, and often noisily.
Lurchto move suddenly in an uneven manner; plunge forward or to the side”
Lurchto leave in a helpless condition or difficult situation
MurkyDark, cloudy,or gloomy- usually refers to water
OgreA hideous giant of fairy tales and folklore that feeds on human beings.
OvationA burst of loud, enthusiastic , continuing applause, through which a crowd expresses great approval.
Patheticmarked by strong emotion, especially pity and sorrow; able to move people emotionally; worthy of pity; woefully inadequate
PavilionsA large tent with open sides and has a platform
PlateauA flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land.
Plungedto thrust or force suddenly; to move downward or forward with great speed and force
Precariouslyunsteadily; ready to fall at any moment”
Proclamationan official announcement or declaration; a formal public statement
Punctuatedmarked or divided as with punctuation
Silhouettesa picture or drawing showing the outline of a figure. To show as a dark outline against a lighter background.
Unkemptdisorderly, untidy, not taken care of
Villainoushaving a cruel, wicked, malicious nature or character.


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