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Whirligig Vocabulary
10 Vocabulary Words from the novel Whirligig
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English
9th Grade
09/07/2010

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de facto
Definition
existing in fact, whether legally recognized or not
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tormentor
Definition
a person who is a source of annoyance, harassment, and/or pain
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Reconnoiter
Definition
to explore, often with the goal of locating something or somebody
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Decompressing
Definition
Relieving pressure
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Gesticulating
Definition
Moving arms and/or hands while speaking
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Restitution
Definition
compensation/repayment for a loss, damage, or injury
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Perennial
Definition
lasting for an extended period of time
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Turreted
Definition
decorated with small towers at the top of a building
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Ethereal
Definition
heavenly; not of this world
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Harem
Definition
a family of wives or concubines, female relatives or servants
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