Summer of the Mariposas Vocabulary Ch 3-4

Front

Voluntary self-punishment inflicted as an outward expression of repentance for having done wrong.

Back

Penance

Front

Made to feel very happy, animated, or elated

Back

Exhilarated

Front

The place at a port, airport, or frontier station where officials check incoming goods, travelers, or luggage.

Back

Customs

Front

Perfectly clean; flawless

Back

Immaculate

Front

Threatening

Back

Ominous

Front

Unable to be challenged or denied

Back

Indisputable

Front

Not giving proper care or attention to someone or something.

Back

Neglectful

Front

A Ghost

Back

Apparition

Front

In a way that cannot be explained or accounted for

Back

Inexplicably

Front

Engage in long and careful consideration.

Back

Deliberated