How the Grinch Stole Christmas

How the Grinch Stole Christmas Glossary

Sneer

A contemptuous or mocking smile

Mistletoe

A leathery plant that grows on apple and oak trees

Snarled

Make an aggressive growl

Practically

Virtually, almost

Awful

Very bad or unpleasant

Scarce

Rare

Ramshackle

In a state of severe disrepair

Hissed

Make a sharp sound with the letter S

Slithered

Move smoothly over a surface with a twisting motion

Slunk

Moving with gliding steps in a stealth manner

Nimbly

Move quickly and lightly

Coo

A soft murmuring sound

Fib

A white lie

Trimmings

Decoration

Trappings

Ornaments or accessories

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