House of the Scorpion Vocab Ch. 1-7

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Desolation

Back

A state of complete emptiness or destruction.

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Consternation

Back

Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

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Disconsolate

Back

Unable to be comforted; unhappy.

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Malnutrition

Back

Lack of proper nutrition, usually caused by not having enough to eat.

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Defile

Back

To spoil or pollute.

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Vicious

Back

Deliberately cruel or violent.

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Agonize

Back

To suffer extreme pain or anguish.

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Dire

Back

Extremely serious or urgent.

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Loathing

Back

A feeling of intense dislike or disgust.

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Sullen

Back

Bad-tempered and sulky.