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Good Night, Mr. Tom vocabulary pages 236-254
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Literature
7th Grade
01/16/2012

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consciousness
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the state of being awake and aware of what is going on around you
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tantrum
Definition
an outburst of anger, especially a childish display of bad temper
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extinguished
Definition
put out something that is putting out light or burning
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rejuvenated
Definition
made somebody feel young again
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inconspicuously
Definition
not in an obvious way; not easily seen or noticed
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elocution
Definition
the art of speaking clearly and well, with correct enunciation
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prodigies
Definition
people who show an exceptional talent at an early age
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Dunkirk
Definition
port in northern France, near Calais. In World War II over 330,000 Allied troops were evacuated from the town by sea, under constant enemy fire.
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convalescent
Definition
a patient who is recovering from an illness or the effects of medical treatment
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raspberries
Definition
loud sounds made by sticking the tongue out between closed lips and blowing (informal)
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