Summer of the Mariposas Vocabulary Ch 3-4

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Immaculate

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Perfectly clean; flawless.

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Ominous

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Threatening.

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Customs

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

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Neglectful

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Not giving proper care or attention to someone or something.

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Apparition

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A ghost.

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Penance

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

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Exhilarated

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Feeling very happy, animated, or elated.

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Deliberated

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To think about or discuss something very carefully.

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Indisputable

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Unable to be challenged or denied.

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Flawless

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Without any imperfections; perfect.