Vocabulary Flashcard: Tuck Everlasting Chapters 21-Epilogue

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What does 'parched' mean?

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Extremely thirsty or dry.

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What is an 'accomplice'?

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A person who helps another commit a crime.

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What does 'gingerly' mean?

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In a careful or cautious manner.

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What does 'meaningless' mean?

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Having no purpose or significance.

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What is the opposite of 'seize'?

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Release.

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What does 'wistful' mean?

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Having a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

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What does 'deliberate' mean?

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Done consciously and intentionally.

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What does 'clutch' mean?

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To grasp or hold tightly.

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What does 'accusation' mean?

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A charge of wrongdoing.

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What does 'drama' mean in a story context?

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A situation or series of events that are exciting or emotional.