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“The Adventure of the Speckled Band”

“The Adventure of the Speckled Band”. Vocabulary. 1. DEDUCTION. deduction . noun the inference of particular instances by reference to a general law or principle; a conclusion that has been deduced suspicion, reasoning The detective must uncover the murderer by deduction from facts.

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“The Adventure of the Speckled Band”

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  1. “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” Vocabulary

  2. 1. DEDUCTION

  3. deduction • noun • the inference of particular instances by reference to a general law or principle; a conclusion that has been deduced • suspicion, reasoning • The detective must uncover the murderer by deduction from facts.

  4. 2. ARISTOCRATIC

  5. aristocratic • adjective • distinguished in manners or bearing; grand; stylish • noble, elite, posh • The gentleman was a descendant of a stately, aristocratic family.

  6. 3. HEREDITARY

  7. hereditary • adjective • based on inheritance; determined by genetic factors and therefore able to be passed on from parents to their descendants • bequeathed, ancestral, genetic • Members of the royal aristocracy had the hereditary right to elect the king.

  8. 4. SUBTLE

  9. subtle • adjective • so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something • understated, acute, perceptive, cunning • The pick pocket thief utilized a subtle approach to hoodwink his victims.

  10. 5. WRITHE

  11. writhe • verb • make continual twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body; respond with great emotional or physical discomfort • contort, wriggle, worm • She bit her lip, writhing in suppressed fury.

  12. 6. NOTORIOUS

  13. notorious • adjective • famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed • infamous, scandalous, legendary • He was notorious for his temper, and neighbors feared his erratic tantrums.

  14. 7. SINISTER

  15. sinister • adjective • giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen • wicked, threatening, villainous • The sinister plan involved the murder of two innocent young women.

  16. 8. BLANDLY

  17. blandly • adverb • showing no strong emotion; lacking strong features or characteristics • flatly, unemotionally • The detective blandly dismissed the suspect’s alibi and presented incriminating evidence.

  18. 9. AMIABLE

  19. amiable • adjective • having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner • warmhearted, agreeable, charming • The young lad smiled and nodded his head in amiable agreement.

  20. 10. GABLE

  21. gable • noun • the part of a wall that encloses the end of a pitched roof

  22. 11. CUNNING

  23. cunning • adjective • having or showing skill in achieving a goal by deceit; ingenious • The cunning fox is known for its sly and clever nature. • noun • skill in being subtle and crafty • It took cunning to pull that crime!

  24. 12. HOMELY

  25. homely • adjective • British: (of a place) simple but cozy and comfortable • unsophisticated, homey, plain • The local bed-and-breakfast provided a homely atmosphere.

  26. 13. TANGIBLE

  27. tangible • adjective • having physical existence; capable of being grasped by the mind • clear, definite, real • Tangible evidence indicated the suspect, including a weapon and clothing. • noun • a thing that is perceptible by touch

  28. 14. RUTHLESS

  29. ruthless • adjective • having or showing no pity or compassion for others • cruel, heartless, vicious • He was a ruthless and merciless man who acquired many enemies.

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