Number the Stars Vocabulary Flashcards Ch. 13-15

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caustic

Back

sarcastic in a bitter way; adj.

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stricken

Back

seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling; adj.

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latticed

Back

decorated with or in the form of a lattice (criss-cross pattern); adj.

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withering

Back

Intended to make someone feel humiliated; adj.

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contempt

Back

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn; n.

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sprawling

Back

sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way; v.

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donned

Back

put on (an item of clothing); v.

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insolently

Back

boldly rude or disrespectful; adv.

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implored

Back

to beg desperately; v.

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tantalize

Back

torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable; v.