Number the Stars Vocab Words

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Abrupt

Back

Sudden and unexpected; possibly unpleasant or rude

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Contempt

Back

A feeling of strong dislike and disrespect

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Curfew

Back

A rule requiring someone to be home at a certain time

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Gleam

Back

To shine brightly; a bright reflection

Front

Insolent

Back

Rude or impolite

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Protrude

Back

To stick out, from, or through something

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Ration

Back

A set amount of something that one person or family is allowed to have

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Sabotage

Back

To destroy or damage something on purpose

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Tantalize

Back

To tease or frustrate someone by making them want something they can’t have yet

Front

Taut

Back

Pulled or stretched very tight