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The Devil's Arithmetic
Shared Reading Words Quarter 1
23
English
7th Grade
09/24/2008

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Demonstrate
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to show clearly; to provide detailed modeling of an action
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Furrow
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to "furrow a brow" = to wrinkle, to make a face of confusion or concern;
a furrow in the grass - an indentation in the field where water flows or plants are in a row
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Companionable
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friendly; easy and general communication
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Jab
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a quick poke
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Tentative
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almost set; loose plans or commitment; something that may happen
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Distinguish
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to find clear differences between two things, ideas, or people
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Tribute
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a special recognition of a person; an event in celebration
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Flushed
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to spread with warmth; a rise in color on skin, to become red or blushed
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Punch-line
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the "gotcha!" line of a joke
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Swoop
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to move up and down in a gracefull, arched shape; a quick movement
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Saga
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A long story, usually related to a family; a story with many layers of detail
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Plague
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A disease with a high mortality and kill rate; a curse
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Exodus
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a great mass of people moving out of a location
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Mortified
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shame; embarassment
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Fraud
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To commit a lie; un-true behavior
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Supersitious
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To believe that an idea or thing has special powers (negative or positve)
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Ornate
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Highly detailed; fancy
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Embroider
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To use a needle and thread to create a design on fabric or paper; an intricate sewing design
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Panic
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A sense of hysteria, anxiety; heighted emotional sense due to strange situations.
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Contagious
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To be passed along; easily given from one person to another
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Paralyze
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To stop all movement; to cease; frozen
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Seder
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N. Holy meal during the Jewish high-holiday of Passover.
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Yahrzeit
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N. A blessing; a prayer for beloved family members. Origin: Yiddish
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