Stargirl Vocabulary - List 2 Flashcards


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ovation

enthusiastic recognition

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sneer

a facial expression of contempt or scorn

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animated

having life or vigor or spirit

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confer

have a meeting in order to talk something over

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documentary

a film presenting the facts about a person or event

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aftermath

the consequences of an event, especially a catastrophic one

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dormant

in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

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empathy

understanding and entering into another's feelings

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liberation

the attempt to achieve equal rights or status

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amorphous

having no definite form or distinct shape

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distinguish

mark as different

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reluctance

a certain degree of unwillingness

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banish

expel, as if by official decree

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mortified

made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride

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oblivious

lacking conscious awareness of

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rabid

marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea

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hapless

unfortunate and deserving pity

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detest

dislike intensely

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suspense

apprehension about what is going to happen

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mania

an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action

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convoy

a procession of land vehicles traveling together

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infamous

known widely and usually unfavorably

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inquisition

a severe interrogation

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undermine

weaken or impair, especially gradually

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maestro

an artist of consummate skill

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impromptu

with little or no preparation or forethought

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impish

naughtily or annoyingly playful

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cascade

rush down in big quantities

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hostility

a state of deep-seated ill-will

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flail

thrash about

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writhing

moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion

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stricken

affected by something overwhelming

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desperation

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

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delusion

a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea

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defiance

challenge

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bewilderment

confusion resulting from failure to understand

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subdued

quieted and brought under control

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lurk

be about

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devastation

the feeling of being confounded or overwhelmed

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annihilated

destroyed completely