8A Vocab Part 2

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Appalling

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awful

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Tofu

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rubbery white sponges made from soybeans

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clamor

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noise

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customs Amy's family has Chinese customs when it comes to Christmas dinner.

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traditions

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Muster up in the sentence: The minister managed to muster up a quiet burp.

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produce or to bring about

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Protagonist

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The main character; Often the one who faces the main conflict

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Shame

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embarrassed, mortified, self-conscious, abashed

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dispassionate

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emotionless

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objectivity The judge listened with objectivity, making sure not to let personal feelings or opinions affect the final decision.

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state of being free of personal feelings

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welfare

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financial support given to people in need by the government