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Chapter 1-3 Vocab
8 vocabulary words from these chapters.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| mirage | an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions; something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so |
| furtive | displaying guilty nervousness; attempting to avoid notice or attention |
| solemnly (adverb) | not cheerful or smiling; serious; dignified |
| contemptuously | displaying complete disrespect; expressing hatred |
| gesticulate | using bodily motions, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one’s words |
| savage (noun) | an uncivilized person |
| savage (adjective) | cruel, vicious, hostile |
| indignant | adj. feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment |
| tacit | adj. understood or implied without being stated |