Book Thief Vocab. Part 5

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preemptive

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taken as a measure against something anticipated or feared; preventive

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decimated

Back 2

almost destroy something

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gratuitous

Back 3

unearned; unnecessary or unjustified

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dividend

Back 4

something good or desirable that is gained as a bonus along with something else

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dour

Back 5

severe or gloomy

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envisaged

Back 6

foresee something

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unconscionable

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not restrained by conscience; beyond reason

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plethora

Back 8

large or excessive amount or number

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dissipated

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lost through squandering; to disperse

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lapel

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either of the two folded-back front edges of a jacket that are continuous with the collar

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debilitate

Back 11

make somebody or something weak

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pallid

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having an unhealthy pale complexion

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miscarriage

Back 13

the mishandling or failure of something such as a plan or project

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wield

Back 14

to have and be able to use something

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petered

Back 15

to diminish gradually and come to an end

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ire

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anger, wrath

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litany

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a long and repetitious list of things such as complaints or problems

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forlornly

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lonely and miserable, as though deserted or abandoned

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sodden

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extremely wet and heavy with retained moisture

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fumigated

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to treat something with fumes, especially to kill microorganisms or pests

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helm

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a position of leadership or control with an organization, country, or endeavor

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qualms

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a sudden feeling of sickness or uneasiness

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miserly

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contemptibly insufficient or inadequate

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diminutive

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very small or much smaller than is usual

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desecrate

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to damage something that is held dear or revered

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repugnant

Back 26

arousing disgust or aversion

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amplify

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to become louder, or make a sound become louder

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tussled

Back 28

to have a vigorous physical or verbal struggle with somebody

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grapple

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to seize and hold; to struggle

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gnash

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to grind or strike together

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respective

Back 31

relating to two or more things regarded individually; particular

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inconspicuous

Back 32

not readily noticeable

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accost

Back 33

to approach and stop somebody in order to speak to that person, especially in an aggressive, insistent, or suggestive way

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confer

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to discuss something with somebody

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epitome

Back 35

a perfect example

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idyllic

Back 36

simple and carefree

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altercation

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a vehement quarrel

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loping

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run in long easy strides

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aloft

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upward, high up, or in a higher position