Unit 5: Novel Study: The Poisonwood Bible, Books One–Three

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  1. amoral
    lacking principles based on a sense of right and wrong
  2. meager
    deficient in amount or quality or extent
  3. contingency
    a possible event or occurrence or result
  4. squabble
    argue over petty things
  5. vigor
    forceful exertion
  6. laxity
    an absence of rigor or strictness
  7. pestilence
    a serious infection of rodents transmitted to humans
  8. precariously
    in a manner affording no ease or reassurance
  9. venture
    proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
  10. terse
    brief and to the point
  11. render
    melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
  12. incentive
    a positive motivational influence
  13. concoct
    prepare or cook by mixing ingredients
  14. ornery
    having a difficult and contrary disposition
  15. elocution
    an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice
  16. benediction
    a blessing or ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
  17. elongate
    become extended or lengthier
  18. wanting
    inadequate in amount or degree
  19. emaciated
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  20. petulant
    easily irritated or annoyed
  21. glower
    look at with a fixed gaze
  22. elucidate
    make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
  23. coy
    affectedly shy especially in a playful or provocative way
  24. cajole
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  25. dissimulation
    the act of deceiving
  26. apparition
    a ghostly appearing figure
  27. delude
    be dishonest with
  28. lapse
    end, at least for a long time
  29. vivacious
    vigorous and animated
  30. coax
    influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging
  31. dominion
    control or power through legal authority
Created on Mon Dec 07 13:57:43 EST 2020 (updated Tue Feb 02 10:58:30 EST 2021)

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