The Hero and the Crown Glossary

by Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown Glossary

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Tactical

being strategic in doing something or saying something

Impartial

being fair and not taking sides

Idle

not moving or doing anything

Disguise

wearing a false appearance to mislead other people

Pelted

Informal: when you run away very quickly

Rendered

when you cause or make something to be in a specific way

Menace

being a threat or possible danger to people

Taunt

a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone

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