Orphan of Ellis Island Vocab. Part 2

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The section on a passenger ship in the past where passengers who had the cheapest tickets would stay

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steerage

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Extremely sad and not able to be comforted

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inconsolable

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Rough or very serious in manner or speech

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gruff

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A loud or continuous noise (such as when people are talking shouting)

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clamor

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Having a strong, sharp smell or taste

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pungent

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Very thin and in bad condition from too much use

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threadbare

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Feeling or showing doubt about doing something; not eager to do something

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reluctant

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To have a quick expression on your face which shows you are in pain or embarrassed

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wince

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Messy, untidy

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unkempt

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Not real; existing only in your mind or imagination

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imaginary