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The Book Thief Vocab
Pages 1-81
25
English
9th Grade
05/30/2017

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Amiable
Definition
diffusing warmth and friendliness
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Malicious
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having the nature of threatening evil
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Abhorrence
Definition
hate coupled with disgust
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Traipse
Definition
walk or tramp about
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Shroud
Definition
cover as if with a burial garment
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Septic
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of or relating to or caused by putrefaction
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Corrode
Definition
become destroyed by water, air, or an acid
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Unsavory
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morally offensive
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Echelon
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a body of troops arranged in a line
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Illustrious
Definition
widely known and esteemed
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Hiatus
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an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
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Vehement
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marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
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Ponderous
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labored and dull
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Induce
Definition
cause to arise
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Raucous
Definition
unpleasantly loud and harsh
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Catalyst
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something that causes an important event to happen
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Nefarious
Definition
extremely wicked
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Lacerate
Definition
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
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Infamy
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a state of extreme dishonor
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Luminary
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a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
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Morbidity
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an abnormally gloomy or unhealthy state of mind
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Itemize
Definition
specify individually
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Vital
Definition
performing an essential function in the living body
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Scythe
Definition
an edge tool for cutting grass
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Seethe
Definition
be in an agitated emotional state
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