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Vocabulary for The Monkey's Paw

AB
rubicundhaving a reddish or ruddy complexion
profferhold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer
doughtybrave and persistent
fakira Hindu holy man or priest
wontin the habit of doing something; accustomed
bogwet, spongy ground with soil composed mainly of decayed vegetable matter.
frivolousnot having any serious purpose or value
avaricioushaving or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain
bibulousexcessively fond of drinking alcohol
amiablyhaving or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner
torrenta strong and fast-moving stream of water
visagea person's face or facial expression
grimacean ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain
triflea thing of little value or importance
credulitya tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true


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Indianapolis, IN

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