Unit 5: Novel Study: The Bluest Eye, Pages IX–93

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  1. reject
    refuse to accept or acknowledge
  2. structure
    the building of something and the arrangement of its parts
  3. passivity
    submission to others or to outside influences
  4. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  5. anticipation
    an expectation
  6. excess
    the state of being more than full
  7. concept
    an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
  8. temporary
    not permanent; not lasting
  9. affluence
    abundant wealth
  10. abort
    terminate before completion
  11. parallel
    duplicate, correspond to, or match
  12. tacit
    implied by or inferred from actions or statements
  13. heave
    make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit
  14. binding
    the capacity to attract and hold something
  15. distribution
    the act of spreading or apportioning
  16. delude
    be dishonest with
  17. cultivate
    foster the growth of
  18. buckle
    fold or collapse
  19. guileless
    innocent and free of deceit
  20. obscure
    not famous or acclaimed
  21. dissolve
    bring the association of to an end or cause to break up
Created on Tue Dec 15 11:47:02 EST 2020 (updated Tue Dec 22 12:51:53 EST 2020)

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