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READING
George Washington's Socks: Spelling and Vocabulary Words for Chapters 7-15
1. brusque - abrupt and short in speech, often to the point of rudeness
2. conferring - consulting with others; holding a meeting or conference
3. emphatically - to say something with strong emphasis
4. enticing - attracting by arousing hope or desire
5. haggard - having a worn and tired look
6. mercenaries - soldiers hired to fight for a country other than their own
7. perplexed - unsure of what to do; filled with doubt; confused or puzzled
8. plundering - robbing openly and by force
9. regiment - a military unit of two or more battalions commanded by a colonel
10. savoring - enjoying with appreciation; tasting; relishing
11. sobering - causing one to feel serious
12. stern - the rear part of a ship
13. tarry - to take your time or go slowly
14. weathered - changed because of being exposed to weather