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Becoming Naomi Leon
VOCAB
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| disgust; something one hates | abomination |
| coil; spiral | whorl |
| religious or safe place | sanctuary |
| characteristic of habitual, emotional responses | temperamental |
| boldly disobeyed | defied |
| a ghost | apparition |
| state of being convinced; belief | convictiton |
| pleasant surroundings or atmosphere | ambiance |
| braided | plaited |
| large, black bird related to the crow | raven |
| to make a harsh cry | caterwaul |
| track of an animal | sleuth |
| mental illness characterized by a distorted view of the world | schizophrenia |
| load; responsibility | burden |
| a large number | passel |
| to turn aside from a course, standard, topic, etc. | deviate |
| the state of being alone | solitude |
| the nest of a squirrel | drey |
| to flee hastily | lam |
| rapid whirling of the body (as in ballet) | pirouette |