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Devil's Arithmetic
7th Grade Lit: Devil's Arithmetic Word List #4
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eternity | infinite time; forever |
| protuding | jutting out |
| prominent | highly noticeable; favorably known |
| periphery | boundary line; surrounding space |
| garish | crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration |
| dissipating | to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel |
| affirmation | confirmation or ratification of the truth or validity of a prior judgement, decision |
| arbitray | subject to individual will or judgement without restriction; contingent solely upon one's discretion |
| muster | to gather, summon, rouse |
| fervor | great warmth and earnestness of feeling |