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Vocab quiz cha 5-8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fragment | a small part broken or separated off something. |
| Vivid | bright, clear, and full of life |
| Perspiring | to sweat |
| Murky | dark ,dirty, or hard to see clearly |
| Stirrings | a beginning of motion or activity |
| Interdependence | the dependence of two or more people or things on each other. |
| Reprieve | temporary relief or delay |
| Relinquish | to give up,let go of |
| Somber | serious, quiet, and sad |
| Meticulously | extreme care, precision , and attention to detail |
| Exasprate | to irritate, annoy, or frustrate someone intensely |
| Profound | very deep,intense, or far-reaching |
| Solemnly | serious,formal, or earnest way |
| Prestige | the respect, admiration, or high status that someone or something has ( success, quality, or reputation) |
| Daze | state of confusion, shock |
| Crescendo | the loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound. |
| Successor | a person or thing that succeeds another. (taking their place/role) |
| Jaunty | lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner. |
| Rigorous | thorough, strict, and extremely careful or precise. |
| Despair | the complete loss of hope. |