A
a comparison of two things that are alike in some way
What is analogy?
a difficult or dangerous situation
What is predicament?
a passage from or part of a larger text
What is an excerpt?
dishonest behavior meant to trick someone
What is duplicity?
words or groups of words that mean something different from the normal meanings of the words
What is figurative language?
a wicked or disreputable person
What is scoundrel?
a conclusion or opinion based on evidence
What is an inference?
to become full or overflowing
What is brim?
to describe, show, or play the part of something or someone
What is portray?
to figure out or draw a conclusion
What is deduce?
to follow right after another event; impending,
adj. about to occur
What is ensue?
to fascinate or capture one’s attention
What is captivate?
to shock or amaze
What is stun?
to cover or conceal
What is shroud?
to search thoroughly, causing damage or disorder
What is ransack?