Stargirl Vocabulary Chapters: Porcupine Necktie - 9 Flashcards

1
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finely sharpened, as an edge

A

keen

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2
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a small, guitar like instrument

A

ukulele

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3
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abandoned on a desolate island or coast by way of punishment or the like, as was done by buccaneers

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marooned

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4
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to stare at something stupidly

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gawk

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5
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a tall roof-like projection above a theater entrance, usually containing the name of a currently featured play or film and its stars

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marquee

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6
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something intended to deceive or defraud; to trick, or prank someone

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hoax

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7
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a tall, horizontally branched cactus, Carnegiea (or Cereus) gigantea, of Arizona and neighboring regions, yielding a useful wood and bearing an edible fruit: still locally common, though some populations have been reduced

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saguaro

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8
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eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define

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elusive

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9
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to look upon or treat with contempt

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disdain

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10
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to cut with a chisel

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chiseled

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11
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a particular item, aspect, or a calculation in such a description

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specifications

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12
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to sway back and forth/to and fro; to have thought for long

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waver

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13
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to exert oneself to do or effect something

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endeavor

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14
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any article used in some activity, especially an instrument, tool, or utensil

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implement

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15
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to force back at something in a fast, and clean way

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repel

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16
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a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects

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prosperity

17
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to regard highly or favorably; regard with respect or admiration

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esteemed

18
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the doctrine or practice of vigorous action or involvement as a means of achieving political or other goals

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activism

19
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serving to prepare for, intervene in, or control an expected occurrence or situation, especially a negative or challenging one; anticipatory

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proactive

20
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a group or body of delegates

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delegation

21
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to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance

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hoisted

22
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to tend to a common result, or conclusion

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converge

23
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markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character and often involving incongruous or unexpected elements

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bizarre

24
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a scientist who specializes in the study of life forms that existed in previous geologic periods, as represented by their fossils

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paleontologist

25
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to come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose

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convene

26
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to do the same thing as someone else

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imitation

27
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an improv.

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charade

28
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lying asleep or as if asleep; inactive, as in sleep

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dormant