“the adventure of the speckled band” vocabulary. 1. deduction
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““The Adventure The Adventure of the of the
Speckled Band”Speckled Band”
Vocabulary
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1. DEDUCTION1. DEDUCTION
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deductiondeductionnounthe inference of particular
instances by reference to a general law or principle; a conclusion that has been deduced
suspicion, reasoningThe detective must uncover the
murderer by deduction from facts.
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2. ARISTOCRATIC2. ARISTOCRATIC
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aristocraticaristocraticadjectivedistinguished in manners or
bearing; grand; stylishnoble, elite, poshThe gentleman was a descendant
of a stately, aristocratic family.
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3. HEREDITARY3. HEREDITARY
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hereditaryhereditaryadjectivebased on inheritance; determined
by genetic factors and therefore able to be passed on from parents to their descendants
bequeathed, ancestral, geneticMembers of the royal aristocracy
had the hereditary right to elect the king.
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4. SUBTLE4. SUBTLE
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subtlesubtleadjectiveso 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.
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5. WRITHE5. WRITHE
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writhewritheverbmake continual twisting,
squirming movements or contortions of the body; respond with great emotional or physical discomfort
contort, wriggle, wormShe bit her lip, writhing in
suppressed fury.
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6. NOTORIOUS6. NOTORIOUS
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notoriousnotoriousadjectivefamous or well known, typically
for some bad quality or deedinfamous, scandalous, legendaryHe was notorious for his temper,
and neighbors feared his erratic tantrums.
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7. SINISTER7. SINISTER
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sinistersinisteradjective giving the impression that
something harmful or evil is happening or will happen
wicked, threatening, villainousThe sinister plan involved the
murder of two innocent young women.
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8. BLANDLY8. BLANDLY
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blandlyblandlyadverbshowing no strong emotion;
lacking strong features or characteristics
flatly, unemotionallyThe detective blandly dismissed
the suspect’s alibi and presented incriminating evidence.
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9. AMIABLE9. AMIABLE
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amiableamiableadjectivehaving or displaying a friendly
and pleasant mannerwarmhearted, agreeable,
charmingThe young lad smiled and
nodded his head in amiable agreement.
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10. GABLE10. GABLE
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gablegablenounthe part of a wall that encloses
the end of a pitched roof
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11. CUNNING11. CUNNING
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cunningcunningadjectivehaving or showing skill in achieving
a goal by deceit; ingeniousThe cunning fox is known for its sly
and clever nature.
nounskill in being subtle and craftyIt took cunning to pull that crime!
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12. HOMELY12. HOMELY
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homelyhomelyadjectiveBritish: (of a place) simple but
cozy and comfortableunsophisticated, homey, plainThe local bed-and-breakfast
provided a homely atmosphere.
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13. TANGIBLE13. TANGIBLE
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tangibletangibleadjectivehaving physical existence; capable
of being grasped by the mindclear, definite, realTangible evidence indicated the
suspect, including a weapon and clothing.
nouna thing that is perceptible by touch
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14. RUTHLESS14. RUTHLESS
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ruthlessruthlessadjectivehaving or showing no pity or
compassion for otherscruel, heartless, viciousHe was a ruthless and merciless
man who acquired many enemies.