The Yellow Birds (CHP:1-3) Flashcards
1
Q
dormant
A
not active or growing but has the ability to
2
Q
skepticism
A
skeptical
3
Q
askew
A
not in a straight line or position
4
Q
elaboration
A
to further or develop
5
Q
dilapidated
A
rundown or ruined condition
6
Q
unadulterated
A
pure and not polluted or contaminated
7
Q
deprivation
A
lack of something
8
Q
pocked
A
having holes or hollow marks on the surface
9
Q
minaret
A
part of a mosque that calls muslims to prayer
10
Q
acrid
A
unpleasant smell or taste
11
Q
brusque
A
blunt and abrupt reply (rude)
12
Q
correlation
A
the state of being related
13
Q
adherence
A
attachment to a person, cause, or belief
14
Q
contorted
A
twisted or bent out of its normal shape
15
Q
buoyant
A
the ability to float in water OR cheerful
