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Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck Word Scramble

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In the novel “Tortilla Flat” by John Steinbeck, the characters often engage in playful games and activities to pass the time and bond with one another. One such game that they may have enjoyed is a word scramble game, where they unscramble key vocabulary terms related to their lives in the small village.

  • Players unscramble key vocabulary terms
  • No time limit, but limited number of moves
  • Use spells to get extra moves
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paisano
The group of friends living in Tortilla Flat were all paisanos.
sardonic
Danny had a sardonic sense of humor that often got him into trouble.
docile
Pilon was known for his docile nature, always willing to help out his friends.
vagrant
The vagrant who wandered into Tortilla Flat quickly became a part of the group.
ramshackle
The ramshackle house the paisanos lived in was always filled with laughter and mischief.
mirth
The mirthful atmosphere of Tortilla Flat brought joy to all who visited.
squalor
Despite the squalor of their living conditions, the paisanos were content with their simple way of life.
reverie
As they sat around the fire, the paisanos would often drift into reverie, reminiscing about their past adventures.

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