After learning about Rushdie’s personal struggles, student should synthesize the information with the novel, creating a deeper understanding.

What does synthesize mean?

Louis stared at her with unwavering adoration; he thought she was perfect.

What does adoration mean?

During her Junior year, she began to mull over her various college possibilities.

What does mull mean?

After being repeatedly asked to turn off her cell phone, Martha was written up for insubordination and sent to the office.

What does insubordination mean?

It was apparent that Chad was sullen after being reprimanded; the normally talkative young man sat quietly in his seat until the bell.

What does sullen mean?

 NASA’s most recent expedition to the International Space Station started on August 9, 2007.

What does expedition mean?

In Alaska, during the winter, the world is in perpetual darkness; it is night all the time.

What does perpetual mean?

Carla tactlessly remarked about how ugly her friend’s shoes were.

What does tactlessly mean?

being offendingly blunt

The candidate’s eloquent speech won over the crowd and improved his position in the polls.

What does eloquent mean?

The rampant cheating in the school was a matter of grave concern for the district.

What does grave mean?

Martha was obliged to invite Stacy to the party, since Stacy did invite her to the movies the week before.

Whta does obliged mean?

Each country pledged to desist from acts of terrorism.

What does desist mean?