Number the Stars Vocab Part 2

recurring

• happening over and over repeatedly

• occurring once in a while

• happening for the first time

• a one-time event

stricken

• to be overwhelmed by something unpleasant

• to be filled with joy

• to be confused about something

• to be excited about an event

sheer

• material that is so thin or light that you can see through it

• a type of fabric that is heavy and opaque

• a color that is bright and vibrant

• a style of clothing that is loose and baggy

cellar

• a room below the ground (basement)

• a type of fruit

• a small garden shed

• a place for storing tools

sprawling

• to lie or sit with your arms and legs spread out

• to stand upright with arms at your sides

• to walk in a hurried manner

• to sit cross-legged on the ground

rummagining

• to look through something, often in a haphazard way

• to organize items neatly

• to discard unwanted items

• to search for something in a systematic manner

condescending

• treating someone as if you are more intelligent or superior

• showing kindness and empathy towards others

• encouraging collaboration and teamwork

• being indifferent and aloof

hastily

• with speed, to be in a hurry

• slowly and carefully

• without any urgency

• in a relaxed manner

fiercely

• in a way that shows strong feelings and determination

• in a gentle and calm manner

• in a playful and light-hearted way

• in a slow and deliberate manner

quavering

• the voice shakes or trembles in speaking

• a type of musical instrument

• a sudden loud noise

• a method of cooking food