number the stars by lois lowry. vocabulary chapters 1-3
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Number the StarsNumber the Stars
By Lois Lowry By Lois Lowry
Vocabulary Vocabulary Chapters 1-3Chapters 1-3
obstinateobstinateDefinition- Determined to have one’s own Definition- Determined to have one’s own
way.way.Synonyms- stubbornSynonyms- stubborn
inflexibleinflexibleimmovableimmovablewillfulwillful
Antonym- flexibleAntonym- flexibleSentence- The little boy was behaving in an Sentence- The little boy was behaving in an
obstinate way by screaming when he could obstinate way by screaming when he could not have pizza for dinner.not have pizza for dinner.
haughtilyhaughtilyDefinition- Showing great pride in oneself and Definition- Showing great pride in oneself and
contempt for others.contempt for others.Synonyms- proudlySynonyms- proudly
arrogantlyarrogantlysnootilysnootilyconceitedlyconceitedly
Antonym- modestlyAntonym- modestlySentence- Mary was behaving haughtily when Sentence- Mary was behaving haughtily when
she told the poor girl that her family didn’t she told the poor girl that her family didn’t matter.matter.
rationedrationedDefinition- A fixed portion; a daily allowanceDefinition- A fixed portion; a daily allowance
Synonyms- portionedSynonyms- portioned
allotmentallotment
allocationallocation
quotaquota
Antonym- abundanceAntonym- abundance
Sentence- The food was rationed so it would Sentence- The food was rationed so it would last for the entire trip.last for the entire trip.
occupationoccupationDefinition- Taking possession of; to holdDefinition- Taking possession of; to holdSynonyms- seizureSynonyms- seizure
abductionabduction capturecapture
Antonym- returnAntonym- returnSentence- During Germany’s occupation Sentence- During Germany’s occupation
of France many Frenchman were held of France many Frenchman were held prisoner until the end of the war.prisoner until the end of the war.
fiancfiancééDefinition- The man to whom a woman Definition- The man to whom a woman
is engaged to be married.is engaged to be married.
Sentence- My fiancSentence- My fiancé is the person I é is the person I want to spend the rest of my life want to spend the rest of my life with. with.
trousseautrousseauDefinition- A bride’s outfit of clothes, Definition- A bride’s outfit of clothes,
linens, etc. that she has collected linens, etc. that she has collected during her engagement.during her engagement.
Sentence- The bride has a well-stocked Sentence- The bride has a well-stocked trousseau that contains beautiful trousseau that contains beautiful clothes, fine linens, and warm clothes, fine linens, and warm blankets.blankets.
sabotagesabotageDefinition- Damage done by enemies.Definition- Damage done by enemies.
Synonyms- damageSynonyms- damage
disruptdisrupt
impairimpair
incapacitateincapacitate
Antonym- repair, restoreAntonym- repair, restore
Sentence- The troop’s orders are to Sentence- The troop’s orders are to sabotage the enemies defenses.sabotage the enemies defenses.
impassiveimpassiveDefinition- Not feeling or showing emotion.Definition- Not feeling or showing emotion.Synonyms- unemotionalSynonyms- unemotional
expressionlessexpressionlesspokerfacedpokerfacedaloofaloof
Antonym- expressiveAntonym- expressiveSentence- There was an impassive look on Sentence- There was an impassive look on
the boy’s face as his toys were taken away the boy’s face as his toys were taken away from him.from him.
Vocabulary Vocabulary Chapters 4-6Chapters 4-6
tensiontensionDefinition- The process of stretching; strain or Definition- The process of stretching; strain or
stress.stress.
Synonyms- nervousnessSynonyms- nervousness
anxietyanxiety
apprehensionapprehension
Antonym- reliefAntonym- relief
Sentence- There was a lot of tension in the Sentence- There was a lot of tension in the room when the soldiers knocked at the room when the soldiers knocked at the door.door.
submergedsubmergedDefinition- To place or go under as if Definition- To place or go under as if
under water or another liquid.under water or another liquid.Synonyms- immersedSynonyms- immersed
engulfedengulfedAntonym- afloatAntonym- afloatSentence- As the rock sunk lower it Sentence- As the rock sunk lower it
became completely submerged in became completely submerged in the murky water.the murky water.
imprintedimprintedDefinition- A mark or pattern made by Definition- A mark or pattern made by
something pressed on a surface.something pressed on a surface.
Synonyms- stampedSynonyms- stamped
embossedembossed
Antonym- blankAntonym- blank
Sentence- The pattern of the stamp was Sentence- The pattern of the stamp was imprinted on the white paper in black imprinted on the white paper in black ink.ink.
synagoguesynagogueDefinition- A place of meeting for Definition- A place of meeting for
Jewish worship.Jewish worship.
Sentence- Our family goes to Sentence- Our family goes to synagogue every Friday night to synagogue every Friday night to worship and celebrate the Jewish worship and celebrate the Jewish faith.faith.
imperiousimperiousDefinition- Behaving like someone who is a Definition- Behaving like someone who is a
supreme ruler.supreme ruler.
Synonyms- arrogant Synonyms- arrogant
overbearingoverbearing
domineeringdomineering
Antonym- subservientAntonym- subservient
Sentence- The imperious king demanded that Sentence- The imperious king demanded that his servants follow his orders as stated.his servants follow his orders as stated.
Vocabulary Vocabulary Chapters 7-9Chapters 7-9
deftlydeftlyDefinition- In a quick, skillful manner.Definition- In a quick, skillful manner.
Synonyms- skillfullySynonyms- skillfully
cleverlycleverly
smartlysmartly
Antonym- clumsilyAntonym- clumsily
Sentence- The artist deftly painted the Sentence- The artist deftly painted the portrait and was done in no time. portrait and was done in no time.
gnarledgnarledDefinition- An object that had a knotted Definition- An object that had a knotted
or deformed appearance.or deformed appearance.Synonyms- knotted Synonyms- knotted
deformeddeformed knobbyknobby
Antonym- straightAntonym- straightSentence- The old woman’s hands Sentence- The old woman’s hands
were ugly and gnarled in appearance.were ugly and gnarled in appearance.
hearsehearseDefinition- A vehicle for carrying a Definition- A vehicle for carrying a
coffin.coffin.
Sentence- The black hearse carried the Sentence- The black hearse carried the coffin from the funeral service to the coffin from the funeral service to the cemetery.cemetery.
relocaterelocateDefinition- To put in a new place.Definition- To put in a new place.Synonyms- moveSynonyms- move
transfertransfer displacedisplace
Antonym- remain, stayAntonym- remain, staySentence- The family had to relocate Sentence- The family had to relocate
when the husband got a new job in a when the husband got a new job in a different city.different city.
reluctantlyreluctantlyDefinition- Showing doubt or Definition- Showing doubt or
unwillingness.unwillingness.Synonym- unwillinglySynonym- unwillingly
unenthusiasticallyunenthusiastically grudginglygrudgingly
Antonym- willinglyAntonym- willinglySentence- The child reluctantly followed Sentence- The child reluctantly followed
the teacher into the classroom on his the teacher into the classroom on his first day of school.first day of school.
specterspecterDefinition- Something that bothers the Definition- Something that bothers the
mind; threatening or haunting.mind; threatening or haunting.Synonyms- apparitionSynonyms- apparition
presencepresence spiritspirit
Sentence- The haunting specter made Sentence- The haunting specter made the people feel extremely nervous.the people feel extremely nervous.
splinterysplinteryDefinition- Full of sharp, slender pieces.Definition- Full of sharp, slender pieces.
Synonym- fragmentedSynonym- fragmented
Antonym- entire, wholeAntonym- entire, whole
Sentence- The piece of wood felt Sentence- The piece of wood felt splintery and sharp as I held it in my splintery and sharp as I held it in my hand.hand.
sulkingsulkingDefinition- a mood or display of Definition- a mood or display of
resentment.resentment.
Synonyms- broodingSynonyms- brooding
mopingmoping
Antonym- delightingAntonym- delighting
Sentence- The boy was sulking because Sentence- The boy was sulking because he didn’t get his way.he didn’t get his way.
urgencyurgencyDefinition- Calling for immediate action or Definition- Calling for immediate action or
attention.attention.Synonym- importanceSynonym- importance
hurryhurry rushrush
Antonym- unimportanceAntonym- unimportanceSentence- There was a sense of urgency in Sentence- There was a sense of urgency in
her voice when she called 911 and her voice when she called 911 and reported the theft.reported the theft.
VocabularyVocabularyChapters 10-12Chapters 10-12
commotioncommotionDefinition- violent motion; agitation; many Definition- violent motion; agitation; many
events occurring simultaneously.events occurring simultaneously.Synonyms- uproarSynonyms- uproar
turmoilturmoildisorderdisorderupheavalupheaval
Antonym- peaceAntonym- peaceSentence- There was much commotion at the Sentence- There was much commotion at the
fairgrounds when the accident occurred.fairgrounds when the accident occurred.
condescendingcondescendingDefinition- Showing that one considers oneself Definition- Showing that one considers oneself
to be superior to others.to be superior to others.
Synonym- haughtySynonym- haughty
pompouspompous
arrogantarrogant
snobbishsnobbish
Antonym- deferential, respectfulAntonym- deferential, respectful
Sentence- The king was very condescending Sentence- The king was very condescending when he looked down upon the crowd of when he looked down upon the crowd of commoners.commoners.
distributedistributeDefinition- To divide and give out in Definition- To divide and give out in
portions.portions.Synonym- allocateSynonym- allocate
dispensedispense allotallot
Antonym- withholdAntonym- withholdSentence- The social worker will Sentence- The social worker will
distribute the portions of food to the distribute the portions of food to the homeless people.homeless people.
extinguishedextinguishedDefinition- To put an end to; put outDefinition- To put an end to; put out
Synonym- quenchedSynonym- quenched
douseddoused
smotheredsmothered
Antonym- turn onAntonym- turn on
Sentence- The fireman extinguished the Sentence- The fireman extinguished the fire before the building was ruined.fire before the building was ruined.
lingerlingerDefinition- To remain in a place longer Definition- To remain in a place longer
than usual, as if reluctant to leave.than usual, as if reluctant to leave.Synonym- remainSynonym- remain
loiterloiterAntonym- leaveAntonym- leaveSentence- The girl was trying to linger Sentence- The girl was trying to linger
around her parents to see if she around her parents to see if she could find out about the surprise.could find out about the surprise.
protrudingprotrudingDefinition- Sticking out from a surface.Definition- Sticking out from a surface.Synonym- juttingSynonym- jutting
projectingprojecting overhangingoverhanging
Antonym- flushAntonym- flushSentence- The rock was protruding Sentence- The rock was protruding
from the surface of the cliff so you from the surface of the cliff so you could not climb higher.could not climb higher.
recurringrecurringDefinition- To happen, come up, or show Definition- To happen, come up, or show
up again.up again.Synonym- repeatedlySynonym- repeatedly
returningreturning persistentpersistent
Antonym- fleeting, intermittentAntonym- fleeting, intermittentSentence- I have had the same recurring Sentence- I have had the same recurring
dream for the last three nights.dream for the last three nights.
staccatostaccatoDefinition- short and detached sounds.Definition- short and detached sounds.Synonym- disjointedSynonym- disjointed
disconnecteddisconnectedAntonym- continuousAntonym- continuous
attachedattachedSentence- The rapid gunfire made a Sentence- The rapid gunfire made a
staccato sound as it hit the side of staccato sound as it hit the side of the building.the building.
typhustyphusDefinition- An infectious disease with Definition- An infectious disease with
sustained high fever, depression, sustained high fever, depression, delirium, and red rashes.delirium, and red rashes.
Sentence- Typhus spread rapidly Sentence- Typhus spread rapidly through the village, as young and old through the village, as young and old alike developed high fevers and alike developed high fevers and rashes.rashes.
Vocabulary Vocabulary Chapters 13-15Chapters 13-15
strickenstrickenDefinition- Afflicted with a serious Definition- Afflicted with a serious
disease or overwhelming emotion.disease or overwhelming emotion.
Synonym- sufferingSynonym- suffering
incapacitatedincapacitated
Antonym- healthyAntonym- healthy
Sentence- The little baby was stricken Sentence- The little baby was stricken with measles because his health was with measles because his health was so poor.so poor.
latticedlatticedDefinition- An open framework made of Definition- An open framework made of
interwoven strips crossing at regular interwoven strips crossing at regular intervals.intervals.
Sentence- The bottom of the front Sentence- The bottom of the front porch was latticed and reminded me porch was latticed and reminded me of a fishing net.of a fishing net.
tantalizetantalizeDefinition- To tease or torment by or as if Definition- To tease or torment by or as if
by allowing to see but keeping out of by allowing to see but keeping out of reach something desired.reach something desired.
Synonym- teaseSynonym- tease
tormenttorment
tempttempt
Antonym- comfortAntonym- comfort
Sentence- The smell of the freshly baked Sentence- The smell of the freshly baked cookies was tantalizing, and I couldn’t cookies was tantalizing, and I couldn’t wait to eat them.wait to eat them.
contemptcontemptDefinition- A feeling that someone or Definition- A feeling that someone or
something is inferior or undesirable.something is inferior or undesirable.Synonym- disdainSynonym- disdain
scornscorn disrespectdisrespect
Antonym- admirationAntonym- admirationSentence- Jews were held in contempt Sentence- Jews were held in contempt
by the Nazis and were seen as an by the Nazis and were seen as an inferior race.inferior race.
sprawlingsprawlingDefinition- To spread out in a Definition- To spread out in a
straggling or disordered fashion.straggling or disordered fashion.
Synonym- extensiveSynonym- extensive
ramblingrambling
Antonym- narrowAntonym- narrow
Sentence- The tree’s roots were Sentence- The tree’s roots were sprawling in all directions.sprawling in all directions.
donneddonnedDefinition- put on, dressed in.Definition- put on, dressed in.
Synonym- dressedSynonym- dressed
Antonym- undressedAntonym- undressed
Sentence- The small girl donned her Sentence- The small girl donned her coat and hat to go outside.coat and hat to go outside.
Vocabulary Vocabulary Chapters 16-Chapters 16-
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warilywarilyDefinition- Being on one's guard Definition- Being on one's guard
against danger. against danger.
Synonym- cautiouslySynonym- cautiously
suspiciouslysuspiciously
Antonym- thoughtlesslyAntonym- thoughtlessly
Sentence- The policeman moved warily Sentence- The policeman moved warily as he apprehended the criminal.as he apprehended the criminal.
ignoreignoreDefinition- To refrain from noticing or Definition- To refrain from noticing or
recognizing.recognizing.
Synonym- disregardSynonym- disregard
overlookoverlook
Antonym- noticeAntonym- notice
Sentence- I chose to ignore the Sentence- I chose to ignore the irritating person kicking at my seat.irritating person kicking at my seat.
concealconcealDefinition- To cover or keep from sight. Definition- To cover or keep from sight.
Synonym- hideSynonym- hide
obscureobscure
Antonym- revealAntonym- reveal
exposeexpose
Sentence- He concealed the weapon Sentence- He concealed the weapon under his coat. under his coat.
avoidavoidDefinition- To keep away from; keep Definition- To keep away from; keep
clear of.clear of.
Synonym- shunSynonym- shun
rejectreject
Antonym- court, inviteAntonym- court, invite
Sentence- He tried to avoid the urge to Sentence- He tried to avoid the urge to overeat and left the table.overeat and left the table.
temporarytemporaryDefinition- Lasting, existing, serving, or Definition- Lasting, existing, serving, or
effective for a time only; not effective for a time only; not permanent.permanent.
Synonym- momentarySynonym- momentary
fleetingfleeting
transienttransient
Antonym- permanentAntonym- permanent
Sentence- The job was only temporary, Sentence- The job was only temporary, lasting for two months.lasting for two months.