Sisters: "Sisters" by Raina Telgemeier

by Raina Telgemeier
In this graphic memoir, Raina Telgemeier recounts a childhood road trip to Colorado and explores her relationship with her sister Amara.

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  1. flare
    a device that produces a light for warning or illumination
    What about flares? Batteries? Extra water?
  2. incident
    a single distinct event
    I bet you wish we were taking Dad's car, too...especially considering..."THE INCIDENT."
  3. immortal
    not subject to death
    It means "immortal" in Sanskrit, and "love" in Latin.
  4. privacy
    the condition of being concealed or hidden
    Because I'm starting high school next month, and I need my privacy.
  5. clamor
    make loud demands
    I'm surprised you aren't clamoring for the front seat, too, Raina.
  6. thicket
    a dense growth of bushes
    Our story begins in a deep, wooded thicket...
  7. hydroplane
    glide or skim over the surface of the water
    And the road's so slick, I have to be careful we don't—HYDROPLANE!!!
  8. complex
    a whole structure made up of interconnected structures
    Our apartment complex doesn't allow dogs.
  9. delicate
    easily hurt
    But it's not like it was your fault they kept dying...fish are just delicate.
  10. hearty
    endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health
    Maybe you need a heartier pet.
  11. intimidate
    make timid or fearful
    Maybe he's a little intimidated.
  12. centennial
    the 100th anniversary, or the celebration of it
    Colorado: The Centennial State.
  13. obsess
    be preoccupied with something
    I was obsessed with picking blackberries.
  14. bramble
    any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
    I spotted a path into the center of a bramble...
  15. mope
    be apathetic, gloomy, or dazed
    That's enough moping, everyone.
  16. economy
    the system of production and distribution and consumption
    Blah blah job search...
    Blah blah want ads...
    Blah blah economy...
  17. altitude
    elevation above sea level or above the earth's surface
    Oh, yes—that's from the altitude. You fell asleep and your ears haven't popped.
  18. navigate
    direct and plot the path and position of a conveyance
    Raina, I have to switch highways—can you navigate?
  19. development
    a district that has been built to serve some purpose
    I think this housing development is about three years old.
  20. software
    written programs operating on a computer system
    Uh, more like software and systems management...
  21. vaguely
    in an unclear way
    Remember the last time we saw each other? At the last reunion?
    Vaguely...
  22. testament
    a legal document disposing of property after a death
    Boring adult stuff...money...when Grandpa was alive...last will and testament...politics...religion...raising your children wrong...
  23. executive
    having the function of carrying out plans or orders
    Kids, your mom and I have made an executive decision.
  24. terrarium
    transparent container in which plants and animals are kept
    It won't get out of its terrarium.
  25. mortify
    cause to feel shame
    Raina was totally mortified, but I was brave...
Created on Thu Nov 29 12:47:15 EST 2018 (updated Thu Nov 29 15:12:07 EST 2018)

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