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Words from The Hunt to p107
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| persecution | cruel or unfair treatment of an individual or a group of people |
| to stifle | to stop something from happening or being expressed; to make someone unable to breathe |
| to shudder | to shake suddenly and briefly, often because of fear |
| to glance | to look quickly at something or someone |
| gesture | a movement of the hands, head, or body to express an idea or feeling |
| to blink | to close and open your eyes quickly |
| to hiss | to make a long ‘s’ sound, like air escaping |
| rejection | the act of refusing to accept, use, or believe something or someone |
| deserted | empty of people; abandoned |
| purposeful | showing determination or a clear aim; done with intention |
| drizzle | light rain with very small drops |
| pity | a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else’s trouble or suffering |