Suspense Short Story Vocab

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Acute (as an adjective)

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Very strong, sharp, or intense; keenly perceptive or sensitive

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What does the verb 'vex' mean?

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To annoy, frustrate, or worry someone

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stealthy (as an adjective)

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Acting in a quiet, secret, or sneaky manner to avoid being noticed

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What does the noun 'audacity' refer to?

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Bold, daring behavior; willingness to take risks or be rude

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Profoundly (as an adverb)

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In a deep or intense manner; to a great degree or extent

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Concealed (as a verb or adjective)

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Hidden or kept secret; prevented from being seen or known

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dismembered

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Cut or torn into separate pieces; divided limb from limb

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Sagacity

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Wisdom and good judgment; the quality of being wise

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What is the definition of 'derision' as a noun?

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Contemptuous ridicule or mockery; scornful treatment

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Foreboding

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A feeling that something bad or dangerous is going to happen