The Monkey’s Paw + Aunty Misery Vocabs

• Amiably – The teacher patted Linda’s back amiably as I glared at her in distaste.

• Presumptuous – I was too presumptuous as to boast I could finish Mr. Patrick’s homework with my eyes closed.

• Credulity – I cursed at my own credulity as I remembered myself handing the two-faced gambler all my money.

• Hospitality – Jennifer’s parents’ hospitality impressed me, as they laid on the table all manners of foods for her birthday’s party.

• Gnarled – Mr. Patrick’s gnarled face contorted in anger as he threw a fusillade of unintelligible shouts on a dazed Henry