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Wonder Vocabulary #1
Vocabulary from Part 1 of Wonder
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anomalies | things that are different from what is expected or normal |
| hysterical | uncontrolled extreme emotion |
| hindsight | understanding of a situation only after it has happened |
| elective | an optional course of study |
| steady | firmly balanced, not shaking or moving |
| smirk | a smug or conceited smile |
| aisle | a passage between rows of seats |
| schlep | tedious or difficult journey |
| precept | general rule intended to regulate thought |
| plaque | a tablet of an award/statement |
| stampede | rush wildly in a mass panic |
| cleft palate | split in roof of mouth |
| alignment | arrangement in a straight line or in the appropriate position |
| huffy | annoyed or irritated |
| contagious | likely to spread to others |
| unsuspecting | not aware |
| monument | structure built to commemorate famous people or events |
| outlast | live or last longer |
| phobia | irrational fear |
| aversion | strong dislike |