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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adolescence | The period of life when a child develops into an adult |
| Tension | A state of hostility or opposition between individuals or groups |
| Resigned | Acceptance that something unwanted/unpleasant cannot be changed |
| Nonchalant | Showing indifference/lack of concern |
| Rivalry | Competition |
| Individuality | Separate or distinct from others |
| Conformity | Agreement in form, character, beliefs or with others |
| Harmony | Agreeing/pleasing arrangement of parts or people |
| Empathy | An understanding or sensitivity to the feelings/experiences of others |
| Stereotype | A common idea that is an oversimplified opinion or judgment |
| Prejudice | An unfair, preconceived judgment or opinion |
| Perspective | Point of view |
| Gallant | Brave and courteous |
| Elude | To quietly or sneakily escape |
| Mimic | To imitate, mock, or copy |
| Divert | To turn aside/away |
| Bewilder | To confuse/surprise especially because of complexity |
| Grimace | To make a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| Concede | To acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |
| Aghast | Struck with terror, amazement, or horror |
| Sullen | Gloomily silent |
| Unfathomable | Impossible to comprehend |
| Quota | A certain number or amount |
| Incredulous | Skeptical or unwilling to accept what is true |
| Authentic | True to one’s real personality or character. |
| Plot | The plan or main story |
| Protagonist | The main character in a literary work |
| Antagonist | An opponent, specifically one that goes against the protagonist |
| Exposition | An introduction of the meaning, purpose, or story |
| Resolution | The ending of a story in which most (if not all) answers have been solved |