The Tale of Despereaux - Vocabulary chapters 1-12

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diplomat

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a person in a government whose work is dealing with the governments of other nations

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speculation

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to think about or make guesses; ponder

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indignant

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angry about something that seems not to be fair

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fate

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a power that is supposed to settle ahead of time the way things will happen

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conform

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to be or act in the required way

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captivating

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to attract and hold the attention of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant

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renounce

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to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration

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ominous

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something that suggests that bad things will happen, gloom and doom.