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The Book Thief Vocab.
Vocabulary for The Book Thief
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Language - English
7th Grade
06/02/2009

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Amiable
Definition
Having a pleasing and kindly disposition; good natured; friendly
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Affable
Definition
Easy to approach and speak to; pleasant; friendly
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Intonations
Definition
The rise and fall of a voice in speaking. The pitch pattern of a sentence.
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Alluding
Definition
To refer casually or indirectly
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Septic
Definition
Infected
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Innocuously
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Harmlessly
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Lethal
Definition
Causing great harm.
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Misogynistic
Definition
Hatred, dislike, mistrust of women.
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Audacious
Definition
Extremely bold or daring.
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Nefarious
Definition
Extremely wicked or villinous
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Infamy
Definition
Bad reputation
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Submission
Definition
The act of submitting, yielding, or surrendering.
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Cynicism
Definition
A cynical disposition, character or remark.
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Flippant
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Frivolously disrespectful; not serious
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Crux
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A vital, basic, or decisive point.
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Futility
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Pointless
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Jocular
Definition
Given to, intended for joking.
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Skepticism
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Questioning attitude; doubtful, questionable thoughts
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Euphoric
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Feeling of well-being and happiness
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Benign
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Of a kindly or gentle disposition
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Vulnerable
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Capable of being wounded emotionally; open to criticism
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Surreal
Definition
Movement characterized by dream like distortions
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Succumbed
Definition
To give away, as under pressure or force.
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Innate
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Belonging to; within you; born with you
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Diabolical
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Cruel or wicked
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Eccentric
Definition
Irregular; erratic; odd
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Capitulate
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To surrender unconditionally
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Archetype
Definition
Things of the same kind
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Emulate
Definition
To try to equal or excel
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Placidity
Definition
Pleasantly calm or peaceful
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Immutable
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Changeless
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Gravity
Definition
Serious or dignified nature
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Sadistic
Definition
Enjoyment in being cruel
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Self-deprecation
Definition
Excessively modest; low self esteem
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Caustic
Definition
Severely critical
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Decimated
Definition
To destroy a great number or proportion of
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Machinations
Definition
Plots; acts of plotting
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Dour
Definition
Sullen; gloomy
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Mayhem
Definition
A state of rowdy disorder
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Morose
Definition
Gloomy; sullen
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Pallid
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Pale
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Fumigated
Definition
To expose to smoke or fumes
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Microcosm
Definition
A little world
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Epitome
Definition
A person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class; perfect example
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Idyllic
Definition
Simple or rustic time
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Paradox
Definition
A statement or preposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd, but may be true
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Premonition
Definition
A forewarning
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Copiously
Definition
Abundant; plentiful
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Resolute
Definition
Firmly resolved or determined
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Awry
Definition
Away from the expected; wrong; different from what was expected
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Awry
Definition
crooked; far from expected
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Nonplussed
Definition
Puzzle completely
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Infernal
Definition
Of, relating to, or characteristics of hell; hellish
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Nonchalance
Definition
State of being indifferent
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Apparitions
Definition
Ghost; specter; phantom
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Temerity
Definition
Excessive or reckless boldness
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Canny
Definition
Careful and cunning
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Marooned
Definition
Helpless
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Perilous
Definition
Dangerous
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Acronym
Definition
A word formed from the initial letters of a name
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Doggedly
Definition
State of being persistent in effort
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Miscreants
Definition
A wrong doer
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Protruded
Definition
To project
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Literal
Definition
actual or factual
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indignant
Definition
feeling strong displeasure at something
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unkempt
Definition
not cared for or neglected
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pensive
Definition
dreamily thoughtful
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graze
Definition
a scraping along a surface
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loathsome
Definition
disgusting; revolting; repulsive; hating
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audibly
Definition
capable of being heard
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insufferable
Definition
unbearable
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apocalyptic
Definition
predicting destruction
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anarchist
Definition
a person who goes against rules
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irretrievable
Definition
not retrievable or recoverable
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trepidation
Definition
tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation
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