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NTS_8-9
Number the Stars - Chapters 8-9
| Term | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| relocate | To move something to a new place | transfer, move | keep, remain |
| ruefully | With sadness or regret | regretfully, sadly | cheerfully, gladly |
| distracted | Unable to focus attention | diverted, unfocused | attentive, concentrated |
| specter | Something feared or haunting | ghost, menace | comfort, reassurance |
| scampered | Ran quickly and playfully | dashed, scurried | trudged, crawled |
| untidy | Not neat or orderly | messy, disorderly | neat, orderly |
| mock | Not sincere; teasing | fake, pretended | genuine, sincere |
| recognized | Identified or understood | realized, identified | overlooked, ignored |
| casket | A coffin for burial | coffin | cradle |
| fascinated | Extremely interested or captivated | intrigued, absorbed | bored, uninterested |
| rhythmically | In a steady, repeated pattern | regularly, evenly | unevenly, irregularly |
| dismayed | Shocked or upset | distressed, alarmed | relieved, pleased |
| determined | Firmly decided; resolved | resolute, steadfast | uncertain, hesitant |
| confess | To admit something | admit, acknowledge | deny, conceal |
| startled | Suddenly surprised or alarmed | shocked, frightened | calm, unshaken |
| stiffened | Became tense or rigid | tensed, tightened | relaxed, loosened |
| mourning | Showing grief for the dead | grieving, sorrow | celebration, joy |
| reluctantly | In an unwilling way | unwillingly, hesitantly | eagerly, willingly |
| solemn | Serious and quiet | grave, serious | cheerful, lighthearted |
| urgency | A feeling that something must be done immediately | haste, necessity | calm, delay |