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Vocab for When You Reach Me
Term | Definition |
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obstruct | v., to block something so that things cannot get by easily |
scrawl | v., to write or draw something quickly and carelessly |
nag | v., to annoy someone with repeated requests, orders, and questions |
omen | n., something that is believed to be a sign or warning of something that will happen in the future |
birthright | n., a right that you have because you were born into a particular position, family, place, etc. |
swipe | v., to steal something |
fundamental | adj., basic, important |
repulsive | adj., causing strong dislike or disgust |
burden | n., a heavy load |
scour | v., to search very carefully and thoroughly |
mugger | n., a street thief; a person who robs another person |
prosecutor | n., a lawyer who tries to prove that a person is guilty |
essential | adj., extremely important and necessary |
attorney | n., lawyer |
justice system | n., the system of law enforcement that is directly involved in catching criminals, putting people on trial in courts, and punishing those who are found guilty of committing crimes |
tempest | n., a violent storm |
paralegal | n., a person who is trained to help a lawyer do research |
hassle | v., to bother or annoy somebody |
swivel | v., to turn around |
tenant | n., a person who rents an apartment, house, or other property |