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In the story Josef's father was treated inhumane what is the meaning of this word
without compassion for misery/suffering
what word means a person who smuggles goods?
smuggler
"Too much coffee in the morning makes me feel incredibly jittery and unable to focus" Define Jittery
nervous or unable to relax.
define Murky
something dark, gloomy, and thick (like fog or mud), or situations that are vague, unclear, and difficult to understand
what does garment mean?
an item of clothing.
presidents use a short phrase to campaign what is this word
slogan
On page 61 it states "a woman said in Spanish, her face nothing but a silhouette against the light." what is the meaning of silhouette?
the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background, especially in dim light.
What word means: self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.
Brash
what is the meaning of tourniquet?
a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. is what words definition?
euphoria
To bring about or initiate (an action or event)
Instigate
define asylum
the protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.
Define Ridgid
unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible.
use incoherently in a sentence.
example: "After the accident, the panicked driver could only speak incoherently to the police officers"
definition:"Incoherently" describes speaking or acting in a confused, disjointed, or unclear manner.
A word that means in a manner that lacks interest or excitement.
dully
Define promenade
anything along the lines of:
a paved public walk, typically one along a waterfront at a resort.
Define shambling
moving with a slow, shuffling, awkward gait.
Use incoherently in a sentence
the definition is acting, speaking, or writing in a way that lacks logical connection, clarity, or organization, making it difficult to understand
Decide if the sentence used the term properly
what does chastise mean?
rebuke or reprimand severely.
a word that means functioning normally after a period of difficulty.
even-keel
what word means resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument?
opposition
what is the branch of law that governs all aspects of the sea?
maritime law
what word means:someone who is rude, surly, impolite, or ill-mannered, often characterized by a sullen or mean-spirited demeanor
Churlish
a fleet of ships or boats. is what words definition
flotilla
Define Bodega
a small grocery store, especially in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood.