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Tuck List One
Vocabulary list for Tuck Everlasting Chapters 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| melancholy | a deep, persistent sadness |
| tolerantly | accepting or allowing something without anger |
| stationary | not moving or not intended to be moved |
| hysterical | experiencing uncontrollable emotions, often laughing or crying |
| intrusions | unwanted interruptions or disturbances |
| grimace | a facial expression that shows discomfort or displeasure |
| exasperated | feeling intensely irritated or frustrated |
| self-deprecation | the act of belittling or undervaluing oneself |
| retorted | responded sharply or angrily |
| suspiciously | in a way that shows distrust or doubt |
| remnants | remaining parts or traces of something |
| opportunity | a chance for something to happen |
| precisely | exactly or accurately |
| venture | a risky or daring journey or undertaking |
| interlacing | weaving or intertwining together |
| nudged | gently pushed someone or something |
| instinct | an innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli |
| self-assurance | confidence in one's own abilities |
| reluctantly | unwillingly or with hesitation |
| irrelevantly | in a way that is not connected to the matter at hand |