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"The Monkey's Paw" VOCABULARY

Across
Red or reddish; ruddy.
Characterized by lack of seriousness or sense. Not having any serious purpose or value.
To mention or suggest for the first time: To _________ the subject.
To put before a person for acceptance; offer
Characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous.
A general discharge or outpouring of anything.
Modest or bashful... shy
A small covering, usually ornamental, placed on the backs and arms of upholstered furniture to prevent wear or soiling.
A striking occurrence of two events at one time happening by chance. A situation in which separate things happen by chance at the same time or in the same way
To damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, or useful.
Having a desire for something. To want something.
To give evidence of; indicate. To be a warning or indication of (a future event)
Steadfastly courageous and resolute: valiant
A Muslim or Hindu religious person or monk commonly considered a wonder-worker.
Questionable; With hesitation or doubt; in a way that arouses suspicion, distrust, or uncertainty.
To speak harmful untruths about someone; To speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner.
To consider as caused by something indicated. To believe that something is the result of a particular situation, event, or person’s actions
Down
Fond of drinking or alcoholic.
Pleasantly calm or peaceful: unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed.
To express sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief.
Common or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative
Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate. Example: asking someone their age
British people use this term to express that they want or like something.
Acquired by dishonest, improper, or evil means.
Having or showing pleasant, good-natured personal qualities.
To have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.
To captivate or charm.
Willing to believe or trust too readily; a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
An object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
Persistent in effort; stubborn