The Book Thief Part II-IV Vocab Flashcards
1
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Culpability
A
A state of guilt or responsibility.
2
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Crux
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The essential point or problem.
3
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Brandish
A
To wave something about aggressively.
4
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Incongruous
A
Inconsistent or incompatible with something else.
5
Q
Innate
A
Something is already present in a person or animal when they are born.
6
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Caustic
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Any chemical that is able to burn living tissue or other substances, or, figuratively, a statement that has a similarly burning effect.
7
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Affront
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An action that causes offense.
8
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Beleaguer
A
Pester or badger with persistence.
9
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Proffer
A
Present something for acceptance or rejection.
10
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Malignant
A
Shows malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite; also used to describe things that cause harm, especially cancer.
