Breadcrumb Home > Word of the Day Quiz Cite What Does It Mean? plaintive A quiet winter evening at home is interrupted by scraping sounds and plaintive cries from the back porch. Rushing outside, you are surprised to see A stray dog barking excitedly at your cat. An enraged cat making hissing sounds at your dog. A wounded dog crying mournfully at the door. Fact Monster Word Quiz for Kids Infoplease Daily Almanac
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