Number the Stars: Vocab ch 1-3

fiancé

• A person who is engaged to be married.

• A type of wedding ceremony.

• A legal document for marriage.

• A celebration before the wedding.

sabotage

• deliberate destruction of property

• accidental damage to property

• maintenance of property

• improvement of property

Nazi

• follower of Hitler during WWII

• a type of German beer

• a military strategy used in WWII

• a political party in the USA

trousseau

• a bride’s wardrobe.

• a type of fabric used in wedding dresses.

• a traditional wedding ceremony.

• a collection of wedding gifts.

haughtily

• proud and snobbish

• humble and modest

• friendly and approachable

• shy and reserved

impassive

• calm, serene, not showing any passion

• excited and enthusiastic

• angry and aggressive

• nervous and anxious

rationed

• limited goods in small amount as not to run out of the item

• unlimited supply of goods available for everyone

• goods that are available only during certain seasons

• excessive amount of goods that can be wasted

obstinate

• stubborn, unwilling to change

• flexible and adaptable

• eager to learn

• quick to forgive

Occupation

• to take over a country

• to provide medical care

• to teach students

• to build infrastructure