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The Westing Game

The Westing Game. By: Ellen Raskin. abstention. The act of refraining, stopping. adjourned. To stop an activity until another time. bookkeeping. The activity of recording business transactions. caption. Title or heading under pictures. coiffure. The arrangement of the hair.

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The Westing Game

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  1. The Westing Game By: Ellen Raskin

  2. abstention The act of refraining, stopping

  3. adjourned To stop an activity until another time

  4. bookkeeping The activity of recording business transactions

  5. caption Title or heading under pictures

  6. coiffure The arrangement of the hair

  7. coincidence Accidental occurrence of facts or events at the same time

  8. contempt A manner that is generally disrespectful

  9. functional Capable of working; operative

  10. Hors d’oeuvres A before meal snack-type food, usually at a fancy party

  11. hysterical Having extreme emotion such as laughing or crying

  12. implication An idea that is communicated through a suggestion or hint

  13. indignant To be upset or annoyed because you feel something is unfair

  14. jabbering Talk in a noisy or excited manner

  15. obvious Easy to see or understand; clear

  16. paraphernalia Personal belongings

  17. sappy To show love in a silly way

  18. tortoise A turtle that lives entirely on land

  19. transaction A business deal or action

  20. uppity Acting superior

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