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Novel Vocabulary

Rules by Cynthia Lord

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crude lacking manners; showing a lack of tact; offensive
vacancy available room; unoccupied
preparation the action or process of getting ready for a future event or task
grimace a funny or squished-up face you make when you taste something yucky, smell something stinky, or feel pain.
thrashing moving around wildly and without control
bureau a special office or organization that handles certain jobs
tolerant being okay with things being different
billowing to swell, puff out, and roll outward in large waves
dense the color is rich, deep, and super bright.
draped to gently cover or hang something—like a blanket or a piece of fabric—loosely over an object or person
motorized means something uses an engine or motor to move, instead of using human muscles
acoustic having to do with sound or hearing.
linger to stick around or take a long time to leave.
fleeting something that lasts only for a very short time; it passes by so fast that it is gone in just a flash
flatly saying something in a very firm, clear way that leaves no room for questions, or saying something without showing any emotion like excitement. It basically means putting your foot down!
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