Vocab definitions
What is stationery?
paper for writing letters
What is the opposite of grim?
joy, happiness
The clouds in the sky were so _________ they could hardly be seen.
wispy
What was The Vermeer Dilemma about?
All the positive things that came out of the crime.
What does gullible mean?
easily deceived or tricked
What is the opposite of worthless?
worthwhile
The wave was so ____________ it washed away much of the beach.
stupendous
What impact did the theft and the book have on the public?
They were interested in art.
What does frenzied mean?
excessively agitated
What is the opposite of scarce?
ample
It was hard to keep up with my father's ____________ because his legs were so long.
stride
Where did Calder and Petra look for the painting?
In the supply closet in Gracie Hall, now the Lower School.
What does mediocre mean?
lacking exceptional quality or ability
What is the opposite of a dangerous place?
refuge
The room was so dark I couldn't see and had to ____________for the light switch.
What was the difference between the fake ( early and late) paintings and the real Vermeer paintings?
The real ones had a luminous and haunting touch.
What does it mean to despair?
lose heart, abandon hope
What is the opposite of unsure?
decisive
Compared to our small, country town, NY city was very ___________________.
sophisticated
Who was Mrs. Sharpe's late husband, and what was his expertise?
Leland Sharp, a Vermeer expert