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The Little Prince
Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cumbersome | awkwardly bulky |
| forbearance | Tolerance and restraint in the face of provocation |
| primeval | Belonging to the first or earliest age or ages; original or ancient |
| habitation | a place of residence; dwelling; abode |
| apparition | a ghost or phantom |
| peal | a loud, long sound or series of sound |
| reverie | a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing |
| contemplation | thoughtful, full, or deep observation; reflection |
| allegory | a represenation of an abstract or spiritual meaning through concrete or material forms; a symbolical narrative |
| edification | moral improvement or guidance |
| preamble | an introductory statement; preface; introduction |
| consoled | to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disapointment of; giving comfort |
| remorse | deep and painful regret for wrongdoing |
| baobab | African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread |
| abashed | ashamed or embarrassed; disconcerted |
| endure | to bear without resistance or with patience; tolerate |
| infested | To inhabit or overrun in numbers or quantities large enough to be harmful, threatening, or obnoxious |
| meditation | continued or extended thought; reflection; contemplation |
| moralist | one who teaches correct behavior |
| obliged | to place under a debt of gratitude for some benefit, favor, or service; compelled |
| radiance | brightly shining or glowing light |
| remorse | deep feeling of guilt; bitter regret |
| spite | a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice |
| stratagem | a plan, scheme, or trick for surprising or deceiving an enemy |
| timidly | Lacking self-confidence; shy |
| torment | cause mental or physcial suffering |
| verge | the limit or point beyond which something begins or occurs; brink |
| insubordination | not submitting to authority; disobedient |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory; lasting but one day |
| vexed | irritated;, angered |
| abyss | a deep, immeasurable space |
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