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scru • ti • nize v., look at very carefully. Before Malachai signed the contract he scrutinized the fine print.

gro • tesque adj., fantastic; bizarre, strange. The flickering light of the campfire cast grotesque shadows.

in • dig • nant adj., feeling or expressing anger in reaction to an injustice, ingratitude, or meannesss. Mona was indignant when someone made fun of her painting.

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i • ron • ic adj., meaning the opposite of what is expressed. “Nice weather we’re having,” said Mona in an ironic tone of voice as the blizzard raged outside the house.

ar • ro • gant adj., full of unwarranted pride and self-importance. The arrogant man thought that he was always right.

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dis • miss • al n., act of causing someone to go. The yearbook staff was given an early dismissal from class on picture day.

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en • chant • ment n., magical spell or charm. The book told the tale of a forest full of magic and enchantment.

griz • zled adj., partly gray. Grampa’s grizzled beard was covered in frost when he came in from the cold.