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NTS_6-7
Number the Stars - Chapters 6 and 7
| Term | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspicious | Feeling distrust or doubt about someone or something | doubtful, wary, skeptical | trusting, confident |
| reluctantly | In an unwilling or hesitant way | unwillingly, hesitantly | eagerly, willingly |
| tentatively | In a cautious or uncertain manner | cautiously, uncertainly | confidently, boldly |
| fascination | A strong feeling of interest or attraction | captivation, intrigue | boredom, disinterest |
| distorted | Twisted out of shape or meaning | warped, misshapen | straightened, accurate |
| probed | Examined closely or searched deeply | investigated, explored | ignored, overlooked |
| exasperation | A feeling of irritation or frustration | annoyance, irritation | calmness, patience |
| sprawling | Spread out over a large area | widespread, extensive | compact, confined |
| chrysanthemums | Flowering plants often used as garden or decorative flowers | mums, blossoms | weeds, dead plants |
| faithful | Loyal and dependable | loyal, devoted | unfaithful, disloyal |
| awe | A feeling of deep respect or wonder | amazement, wonder | indifference, boredom |
| gnarled | Twisted and knotted, often from age | knotted, twisted | smooth, straight |
| wispy | Thin, light, or delicate | feathery, slight | thick, heavy |
| flattened | Pressed down so it is no longer raised | crushed, pressed | raised, lifted |
| bobbing | Moving up and down repeatedly | bouncing, floating | sinking, still |
| anchored | Fixed firmly in place | secured, fastened | loose, drifting |
| darted | Moved suddenly and quickly | dashed, shot | crawled, lingered |
| appliqued | Decorated by sewing fabric shapes onto a surface | stitched, ornamented | plain, undecorated |
| Scandinavian | Relating to northern European countries like Denmark | Nordic | non-European |