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Joy Luck Club Vocabulary
Vocabulary from Amy Tan's "Joy Luck Club"
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English
10th Grade
02/16/2011
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Candelabra
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an ornamental holder for more than one candle
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insolent
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bold, disrespectful
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prestige
 Definition
fame, influence
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malignant
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lethal, fatal
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chasm
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gap, abyss
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rift
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difference of opinion; disagreement, quarrel, misunderstanding
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mesmerizing
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captivating, hypnotizing, stupefy
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writhing
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contorting, wiggle, squirm
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exuberance
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energy, enthusiasm
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disparaging
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criticizing
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inviolable
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divine or indestructible
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scrutinized
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closely examined
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grimace
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scowling facial expression
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somber
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sad, depressing
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revere
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idolize
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devious
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dishonest, crafty
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reverentially
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respectfully
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virtues
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honors, integrity
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bloated
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dilated, enlarged
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felicitous
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appropriate, suitable
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saffron
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a plant with purple flowers
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bolt
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run quickly away
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celestial
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heavenly
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reverie
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daydream
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podiatrist
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foot doctor
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karma
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fate, destiny
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