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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 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
coincidence Accidental occurrence of facts or events at the same time
contempt A manner that is generally disrespectful
functional Capable of working; operative
Hors d’oeuvres A before meal snack-type food, usually at a fancy party
hysterical Having extreme emotion such as laughing or crying
implication An idea that is communicated through a suggestion or hint
indignant To be upset or annoyed because you feel something is unfair
jabbering Talk in a noisy or excited manner
obvious Easy to see or understand; clear
paraphernalia Personal belongings
sappy To show love in a silly way
tortoise A turtle that lives entirely on land
transaction A business deal or action
uppity Acting superior