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Gentictionary
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Question | Answer |
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Adolescence | The period of life when a child develops into an adult |
Tension | A state of hostility or opposition between individuals or groups |
Resigned | Acceptance that something unwanted/unpleasant cannot be changed |
Nonchalant | Showing indifference/lack of concern |
Rivalry | Competition |
Individuality | Separate or distinct from others |
Conformity | Agreement in form, character, beliefs or with others |
Harmony | Agreeing/pleasing arrangement of parts or people |
Empathy | An understanding or sensitivity to the feelings/experiences of others |
Stereotype | A common idea that is an oversimplified opinion or judgment |
Prejudice | An unfair, preconceived judgment or opinion |
Perspective | Point of view |
Gallant | Brave and courteous |
Elude | To quietly or sneakily escape |
Mimic | To imitate, mock, or copy |
Divert | To turn aside/away |
Bewilder | To confuse/surprise especially because of complexity |
Grimace | To make a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
Concede | To acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |
Aghast | Struck with terror, amazement, or horror |
Sullen | Gloomily silent |
Unfathomable | Impossible to comprehend |
Quota | A certain number or amount |
Incredulous | Skeptical or unwilling to accept what is true |
Authentic | True to one’s real personality or character. |
Plot | The plan or main story |
Protagonist | The main character in a literary work |
Antagonist | An opponent, specifically one that goes against the protagonist |
Exposition | An introduction of the meaning, purpose, or story |
Resolution | The ending of a story in which most (if not all) answers have been solved |