Book Thief Vocab 3

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What is the definition of 'stench'?

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A distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant.

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What does 'obligatory' mean?

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Morally bound or required by legality, sense of duty, or commitment.

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What is the meaning of 'surreal'?

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Resembling a dream.

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What does 'euphoric' mean?

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Characterized by an exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation.

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What does 'brandished' mean?

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To wave or flourish (a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.

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What is the meaning of 'melancholy'?

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A deep, persistent sadness or gloom.

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Define 'metaphor'.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'dystopian' refer to?

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A society characterized by human misery, often under totalitarian rule.

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What is the definition of 'resilient'?

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Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

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What does 'nostalgia' mean?

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A sentimental longing for the past.