The Book Thief Flashcards

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intonations

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the rise and fall of a voice in speaking. The pitch pattern of a sentence.

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alluding

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to refer casually or indirectly

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septic

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infected

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jocular

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given to, intended for joking

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skepticism

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questioning attitude; doubtful, questionable thoughts

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euphoric

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feeling of well-being and happiness

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innate

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belonging to; within you; born with you

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diabolical

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cruel or wicked

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eccentric

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irregular; erratic; odd

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archetype

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things of the same kind

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placidity

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pleasantly calm or peaceful

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immutable

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changeless

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13
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gravity

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serious or dignified nature

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14
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sadistic

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enjoyment in being cruel

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self-deprecation

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excessively modest; low self-esteem

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machinations

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plots; acts of plotting

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dour

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sullen; gloomy

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pallid

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fumigated

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to expose to smoke or fumes

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microcosm

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a little world

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epitome

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a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class; perfect example

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idyllic

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simple or rustic time

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paradox

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a statement or preposition that seems self-contradictory, but may be true

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premonition

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a forewarning

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resolute
firmly resolved or determined
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awry
away from the expected; wrong; different from what was expected
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awry
crooked; far from expected
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nonplussed
puzzled completely