Book Thief (1) Flashcards

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abhorrence

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(n.) disgust, hatred

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fanatical

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(adj.) obsessed with a single idea

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trepidation

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(n.) nervousness or anxiousness

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traipse

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(v.) to walk without plans; to wander

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audacious

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(adj.) outgoing and fearless

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flanked

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(adj.) having people or things positioned on the left and right side

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culminate

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(v.) to conclude in or reach the highest point

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luminary

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(n.) an important person who inspires others

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lacerated

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(adj.) ripped or torn

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misogynistic

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(adj.) tending to hate and be disrespectful towards women

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relinquish

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(v.) to give up a hold on or claim to be something

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strewn

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(adj.) thrown about randomly

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vigilant

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(adj.) watchful; alert

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nefarious

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(adj.) wicked; evil

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seethe

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(v.) to become overwhelmed with anger

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