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NTS_12-13
Number the Stars - Chapters 12-13
| Term | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| uneven | Not smooth or level | rough, irregular | smooth, level |
| unfamiliar | Not known or recognized | unknown, strange | familiar, known |
| scampering | Running quickly and lightly | scurrying, darting | trudging, plodding |
| gnarled | Twisted and knotted | twisted, knotted | smooth, straight |
| exhaustion | Extreme tiredness | fatigue, weariness | energy, vitality |
| dimness | Lack of light | faintness, gloom | brightness, clarity |
| squinted | Looked with eyes partly closed | peered, narrowed | stared, widened |
| horizon | The line where earth and sky appear to meet | skyline, skyline edge | |
| confusion | A state of uncertainty or disorder | bewilderment, uncertainty | clarity, certainty |
| faltered | Hesitated or lost balance | stumbled, wavered | continued, steadied |
| invisible | Unable to be seen | unseen, hidden | visible, noticeable |
| sprawling | Falling awkwardly with arms and legs spread | tumbling, collapsing | standing, rising |
| wry | Showing dry or ironic humor | ironic, dry | serious, straightforward |
| hobbled | Walked with difficulty, limping | limped, staggered | strode, ran |
| discolored | Changed in color, often from injury | stained, bruised | clear, unmarked |
| stricken | Suddenly affected with strong emotion or pain | shocked, distressed | calm, unaffected |
| groan | A deep sound of pain or distress | moan, sigh | laugh, cheer |
| pretend | To act as if something is true | feign, make-believe | reveal, admit |
| tense | Showing nervous strain or tightness | anxious, strained | relaxed, calm |