The Book Thief, Vocabulary List #4

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inevitable

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an unavoidable event

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outskirts

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area relatively far from the center, as of a city or town

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reprieve

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a relief from harm or discomfort

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confiscate

Back

take temporary possession of a something

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glut

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an overabundant or excessive supply

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epitome

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a standard or typical example

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nonplussed

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filled with bewilderment, suddenly confused

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gargantuan

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of great mass; huge and bulky

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formidable

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extremely impressive in strength or excellence

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discus

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an athletic competition in which a circular object is thrown