"Monkey's Paw" Vocabulary

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Placidly

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In a calm, peaceful, and quiet manner

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Haste

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Speed or urgency in doing something; hurrying

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Amiably

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In a friendly and pleasant manner

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Intercept

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To stop or catch something before it reaches its destination

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Condoled

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Expressed sympathy or sorrow for someone's loss or grief

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Visage

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A person's face or facial expression

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Grimace

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A twisted facial expression showing pain, disgust, or distaste

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Inquired

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Asked for information; questioned

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Jarred

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Shocked or disturbed; physically shaken

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Presumptuous

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Too bold or forward; assuming too much without permission