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ELA 11 > The Secret Life of Bees Vocab > Flashcards

The Secret Life of Bees Vocab Flashcards

1
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presumptuous (adj.)

A

failing to observe what is permitted or appropriate

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insomniac (n.)

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regularly unable to sleep

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orneriness (n.)

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dislikable person due to their irritable disposition

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cowlick (n.)

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a lock of hair that grows in a different direction

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mercantile (n.)

A

a general store

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carousing (n.)

A

activity of drinking alcohol n being loud

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impersonation (n.)

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pretending to be another person for entertainment or fraud

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sashay (v.)

A

walking in a exaggerated manner

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unperturbed (adj.)

A

not disturbed or troubled

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recoil (v.)

A

suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust

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deliberate (adj.)

A

done intentional with careful consideration

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brazen (adj.)

A

bold without shame (to defiant)

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beseeching (adj.)

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expressing a sense of earnest, urgent request, asking for something with deep sinverity

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pious (adj.)

A

demonstrating religious devotion

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blaspheme (v.)

A

disrespect religion things

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speculate (v.)

A

assuming, theories, w/o full knowledge

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consternation (n.)

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feeling anxiety, something might happen due to something unexpected or unsettling

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corrugated (adj.)

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material quirky shaped

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meander (adj.)

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a river/road following a winding course

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consolation (n.)

A

comfort in sadness

21
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ambrosia (n.)

A

the food in greek mythology

22
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naive

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showing lack of respect wisdom (overly trusting or innocent)

23
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unassuming (adj.)

A

modest, humble

24
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bona fide (adj.)

A

authentic and genuine

25
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bristled (v.)

A

react defensively, usually in animals can describe humans

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revelation (n.)

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indignation (n.)

A

strong displeasure with resentment causing mistreatment

28
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eclectic (adj.)

A

diverse ideas, styles from a diverse range of sources

29
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immunity (n.)

A

resistance to a disease or pathogen

30
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etiquette (n.)

A

polite behavior

31
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ingenious (adj.)

A

clever good at problem solving

32
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deliverance (n.)

A

being rescued from a dangerous situation

33
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solace (n.)

A

comfort in distress

34
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incessantly (adv.)

A

without interruption

35
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consignment (n.)

A

agree to pay supplier after goods are sold

36
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high-caliber (adj.)

A

superior quality of powerful firearms

37
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kamikaze (adj. or n.)

A

aircraft w/ explosion

38
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vigil (n.)

A

occasion that allows people to mourn

39
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induction (n.)

A

formal entrance into position or organization in office

40
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catacombs (n.)

A

cemetery down (paris)

41
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taffeta (n.)

A

woven fabric (silky, smooth) used in formal dress-making

42
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industrious (adj.)

A

hard-working

43
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sauntered (v.)

A

slow, relaxed walk

44
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demoralized (adj.)

A

lost confidence or hope

45
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melancholy (adj.)

A

sadness with no cause

46
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skittish (adj.)

A

easily scared (nervous or excitable)

47
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resolve (n.)

A

firm determination to do something

48
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perpetually (adv.)

A

never ends or changes, constantly

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