The Book Thief Vocabulary (Part One) Flashcards by lilah k

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likable; polite (adj.)

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affable

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daring, bold (adj.)

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audacious

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scold, critisize (v.)

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berate

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reason for change; starting point (n.)

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catalyst

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mixture (n.)

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concoction

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a great flood; an overwhelming amount (n. or v.)

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deluge

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scorn, ridicule; judgement (n.)

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derision

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upset; deeply agitated (adj.)

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distraught

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a group, level; rank (n.)

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echelon

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savage (n.)

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ferocity

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fight, battle; disagreement (n.)

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fray

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pointless, useless; producing no results (adj.)

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futile

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pleasantly; cheerfully (adv.)

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genially

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listen to, pay attention (v.)

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heed

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break for something (n.)

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hiatus

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delayed, interrupted (v.)

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hindered

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famous, highly-distinguished (adj.)

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illustrious

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without harm (adv.)

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innocuously

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mistreatment of or showing hatred of women (adj.)

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misogynistic

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evil, wicked (adj.)

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nefarious

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continuous attack; beginning of (n.)

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onslaught

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abundant; producing large quantities (adj.)

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prolific

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declarations of dislike; formal disapproval (n.)

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protestations

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rowdy; disorderly (adj.)

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raucous

infected, rotten (adj.)

septic

height; level of achievement (n.)

stature

adequate (v.)

suffice

rushing abundant stream (n.)

torrent

walking without purpose in a casual manner (v.)

traipsing

fear or hesitation (n.)

trepidation

passionate; intense (adj.)

vehement