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GhostBoys Pt1 Vocab
vocabulary for part 1 of the novel, Ghost Boys
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ritual | a ceremony or action performed in a customary way |
| pudgy | of a person or part of their body) slightly fat |
| premonitions | a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant. |
| optimism | hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. |
| purses | (with reference to the lips) pucker or contract, typically to express disapproval or irritation. "Marianne took a glance at her reflection and pursed her lips disgustedly" |
| Reverend | used as a title or form of address to members of the clergy. "the Reverend Jesse Jackson" |
| scoffs | speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way. |
| rim | the upper or outer edge of an object, typically something circular or approximately circular. |
| syncopated | a temporary change in a music's rhythm or beat--you stress the weak beat instead of the strong one |
| alliances | an agreement between two or more parties. It is made to benefit both parties. |