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The Unteachables

Vocabulary from the novel

TermDefinition
Unsanitary unclean, dirty, filthy
Resignation The acceptance or something undersirable
Sheaf A package of several things tied together
Slalom Move or race down a winding path, avoiding obstacles
Annihilate destroy, to do away with entirely
Caricatures a picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain characteristics are exxagerated
Perforated Pierced with holes, small rows of holes
Cacophony A harsh mixture of random sounds
Belligerent hostile or aggressive
Bewildered confused or very puzzled
Exile being sent or kept away from something
Malice The intention or desire to do evil, wrongful intention
Sentries stationed to keep guard or control access to something
Tyrant a cruel ruler of something
Provisional Terms that are not final and can possibly be changed later on
Bristle To react angrily or defensively, offended
Epicenter The central point of something, typically a difficult or unpleasant situation
Furrow Make or become wrinkled or creased
Sidle Walk in a timid manner, especially sideways
Anagram a word or phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another.
Reacquainted To be familiar with someone/something again
Mystified Totally perplexed and mixed up/confused
Disoriented Having lost one's sense of direction
Concede admit that something is true after first denying or resisting it
Revoke to put an end to something or take it away
Oblivious Not having an awareness of things
Subdued Quieted and brought under control
Earnestly In a sincere and serious manner
Defiant Strongly going against authority
Scoff laugh at or dismiss something in a mocking manner
Created by: hessenak
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