The People Could Fly Flashcards

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Bawling

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Definition- weeping or crying noisily.

Synonym: Sob- cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps.

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Croon

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Definition- hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner.

Synonym: Hum- sing with closed lips.

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Misery

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Definition- a state or feeling of great distress or discomfort of mind or body.

Synonym: Suffering- the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.

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Shed

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Definition- (of a reptile, insect, etc.) allow (its skin or shell) to come off, to be replaced by another one that has grown underneath.

Synonym: Molt- (of an animal) shed old feathers, hair, or skin, or an old shell, to make way for a new growth.

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Trembled

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Definition- (of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.

Synonym: Quiver- tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.

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Overseer

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Definition- a person who supervises others, especially workers.

Synonym: Foreman- a worker, especially a man, who supervises and directs other workers.

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Seize

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Definition- take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Synonym: Grasp- seize and hold firmly.

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Holler

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Definition- (of a person) give a loud shout or cry.

Synonym: Yell- a loud, sharp cry, especially of pain, surprise, or delight; a shout.

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Plantation

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Definition- an estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tobacco are cultivated by resident labor.

Synonym: Farm- an area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals, typically under the control of one owner or manager.

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Scorn

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Definition- the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.

Synonym: Contempt- the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

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