The Monkey's Paw Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards from 'The Monkey's Paw' for study and review.

dubiously

Hesitatingly; with doubt (adverb)

marred

Damaged, spoiled, impaired the appearance of (verb)

fancy

Imagination (noun)

prosaic

Commonplace, matter-of-fact (adjective)

enthralled

Fascinated; deeply interested (verb)

resolution

Decision or determination (noun)

averted

Turned away (verb)

broach

Bring up a topic; start a discussion (verb)

furtively

Sneakily; secretively (adverb)

sinister

Threatening harm, evil, or misfortune (adjective)