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Poise (n.) balance, stability, equilibrium; calm confident manner

Poise (n.) balance, stability, equilibrium; calm confident manner (this word can also be a verb, but it is used as a noun in The Westing Game ) Incompetent (adj.) incapable, not having or showing

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Poise (n.) balance, stability, equilibrium; calm confident manner

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  1. Poise (n.) balance, stability, equilibrium; calm confident manner (this word can also be a verb, but it is used as a noun in The Westing Game) Incompetent (adj.) incapable, not having or showing adequate abilities or qualifications Milieu (n.) (pronounced “mil-you”) environment or surroundings Strategy (n.) a plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal Gaunt (adj.) thin and bony; haggard; emaciated; bleak and desolate; stark Scrutiny (n.) a close examination or study; close observation Benefactor (n.) a person who gives financial or other aid

  2. Admirable (adj.) worthy of admiration (feeling of pleasure, wonder, approval); excellent Perusal (n.) the act or an instance of reading or examining, especially with great care; a thorough reading Heir (n.) (pronounced air) a person who inherits or is legally entitled to inherit the property or title of another Imminent (adj.) about to happen; looming Intrigue (n.) a secret plot or scheme Disperse (v.) to drive off or scatter in different directions; to cause to vanish or disappear Lunatic (n.) an insane, or mentally ill, person Meager (adj.) lacking in quantity or richness; scanty

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