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The Book Thief

The Book Thief Vocabulary Words

TermDefinition
empathy the ability to understand and share the feeling of others
exalted high in rank, praise, or status: elevated
fraudulent Fake, dishonest, or intended to deceive
gaunt extremely thin or bony, usually because of suffering or hunger
grimace a facial expression showing pain, disgust or disapproval
harrowing extremely distressing: frightening or disapproval
indignation Anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
insinuate To hint or suggest something bad or negative in a indirect way
interminable endless or seeming to have no end; very long or tedious
juxtapose to place two things side by side for contrast
malignant harmful, dangerous; often used to describe disease or evil intent
myriad very great number: countless
ominous giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
paradox A statement or situation that seems self-contradictory bur may be true
petrified So frightened that one is unable to move
poignant evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; touching
premonition A feeling or sense that something (usually bad) is going to happen
prolific producing much; abundant in output
remnant a small remaining part after the rest is gone
reprieve A temporary relief from something difficult; a delay of punishment
sanctuary a place of refuge or safety
solace comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
tangible something that can be touched or felt; concrete, real
tanative not fully working out or agreed: uncertain, hesitant
vindicate to clear someone of blame or suspicion
Created by: Wae_ally
 

 



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