Vocabulary From The Short Stories, "the Most Dangerous Game" And "the Necklace"

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Tangible

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Capable of being touched or felt

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Quarry

Back 2

the object of the hunt; prey

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Disarming

Back 3

inspiring confidence

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Amenity

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something that adds to one's confort or confort

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Affable

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friendly, pleasant; easy to talk to

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Condone

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to overlook, forgive, or disregard

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Droll

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amusingly odd or comical

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Scruple

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un uneasy feeling arising from one's conscience/principles

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Elude

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to escape, especially by means of daring cleverness or skill

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Solicitously

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with an expression of care or concern

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Stamina

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physical/moral strength; endurance

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Deplorable

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deeply regrettable; unfortunate

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Imperative

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absolutely necessary

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Zealous

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intensely devoted and enthusiastic

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Uncanny

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So remarkable as to seem supernatural

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Prospects

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chances or possibilites, especially for success or profit

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Vexation

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anger or annoyance

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Pauper

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poor person, especially one that depends on public charity

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Adulation

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excessive praise or flattery

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Aghast

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filled with shock/horror

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Ruinous

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bringing ruin/downfall

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Gamut

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the entire range or series of something

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Privation

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lack of basic necessities or comforts of life

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Exorbitant

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too much; high/excessive

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Askew

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crooked; to one side