Hana's Suitcase — Vocabulary
Karen Levine
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rationration → rationed:restricted in the amount each person could have Gasoline was rationed during the 1970s oil embargo.more Show sample from book Hana soon learned that old people in Theresienstadt were given the smallest and worst rations.†p.76.32 more ration → rations:a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel… Show general definition a fixed share of something, especially scarce goods like food or fuel; or to limit and distribute something in fixed shares
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demonstratedemonstrate → demonstrated:showed The salesperson demonstrated features of both phones so I could compare them.more Show sample from book Hana was more than willing to demonstrate her skill on the piano to anyone who would listen.†p.6.8 show Show general definition for demonstrate (as in: It demonstrates my point.) to show The exact meaning of this sense of demonstrate can depend upon its context. For example: "I will demonstrate how to throw a Frisbee." -- show how to do something "I will demonstrate how much quicker the new computer is than the old one." -- show how something works "Her questioned demonstrated that she was listening and thinking deeply about what was said." -- showed to be true or proved
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refugeerefugee → refugees:people who fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation We're asking for humanitarian aid to assist and resettle the refugees.more Show sample from book Refugees — people trying to escape the Nazis — started appearing at the Bradys' door, asking for money, food and shelter.†p.18.21 more refugee → refugees:people who fled their homeland Show general definition someone who has fled their homeland to getaway from a dangerous or difficult situation; or related to such people
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optimisticexpecting the best I'm optimistic that I'll get into a good college.more Show sample from book She was astonished by their optimism and their joy in living, despite everything they had been through.†p.10.5 optimistic → optimism:a tendency to expect and see the best in all things Show general definition expecting the best; or focusing on the good part of things
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compassionsympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help If I see one hungry child, I feel compassion, but when I hear of a million hungry children, I'm overwhelmed and turn my mind to other things.more Show sample from book Because of her — her suitcase and her story — thousands of Japanese children were learning about what George believed to be the most important values in the world: tolerance, respect, and compassion.†p.105.5 Show general definition sympathy for another's suffering and wanting to help
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nonethelessin spite of that (used to connect contrasting ideas) Sometimes she gets angry and loses her temper, but I love her nonetheless.more Show sample from book Nonetheless she managed to finish a blue blouse of which she was very proud.†p.66.8 Show general definition in spite of that (Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nevertheless, all the same, still, and however.)
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meagerlacking in quantity or quality We make the most of our meager resources.more Show sample from book Only gentle Ella could convince her to eat her meager rations.†p.79.6 Show general definition lacking in quantity or quality
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provokeprovoke → provoked:caused Her remarks provoked a public outcry.more Show sample from book Once in a while, Hana would provoke a battle with George, just to show off her muscles.†p.15.1 cause (a reaction) Show general definition to cause a reaction — often an emotional reaction like anger, and sometimes done on purpose
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humiliatehumiliate → humiliated:extremely embarrassed (feeling decreased dignity) She felt humiliated by his public insults.more Show sample from book It was so humiliating.†p.38.8 humiliate → humiliating:extremely embarrassing (decreasing dignity) Show general definition extremely embarrass (decrease dignity, self-respect, or pride -- especially in front of others)
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liberateset free She works to liberate the religious minority from persecution.more Show sample from book When Auschwitz was liberated in January 1945, George Brady was seventeen years old.†p.93.8 Show general definition to set free -- as from prison, political oppression, persecution, expectations...
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mischievousplayfully causing minor trouble The mischievous puppy kept stealing socks and hiding them under the couch.more Show sample from book His beautiful, strong, mischievous, generous, fun-loving sister.†p.104.9 playfully causing minor trouble; OR describing the smile of someone doing so Show general definition playfully causing minor trouble; or describing the smile of someone doing so Show editor's word notes Much less commonly, mischievous can reference real harm without any sense of fun. But in modern writing, that usage has largely shifted to other words like malicious, destructive, or damaging.
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prejudiceunreasonable and unfair belief or feeling The group works to eliminate racial prejudice.more Show sample from book We want to understand what prejudice, intolerance, and hatred did to young Jewish children.†p.98.6 bias that prevents objective consideration Show general definition bias that prevents objective consideration -- especially an unreasonable belief that is unfair to members of a race, religion, or other group
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yearnstrongly desire or wish I yearn for her return.more Show sample from book They wanted to see the face of this little girl whose story they yearned to know.†p.42.2 yearn → yearned:strongly desired Show general definition have a strong desire -- often for something difficult or impossible to have
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siegethe surrounding and prolonged attack The Siege of Leningrad lasted 872 days.more Show sample from book In olden days, when the town was under siege, it was used by soldiers to store food and supplies for the people of Nove Mesto.†p.5.9 a military tactic in which a fortified place is surrounded and isolated while it… Show general definition a military tactic in which a fortified place is surrounded and isolated while it is attacked over time or: any prolonged attack, effort, or period of trouble
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monopolycomplete control of a product The company was accused of trying to create a monopoly by buying out all its competitors.more Show sample from book It was based on Monopoly, created for the children by an engineer named Oswald Pock who had been deported to Terezin.†p.68.6 complete control over a product, service, or resource Show general definition complete control over a product, service, or resource -- usually by a single person, company, or group
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cumbersomedifficult to handle Can you help me move this box? It's not heavy, but it is cumbersome.more Show sample from book It was only a few kilometers, but their suitcases were cumbersome and heavy.†p.59.7 difficult to handle or awkward Show general definition difficult to handle or awkward
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parcheddried out Nothing will grow in this parched soil.more Show sample from book Their throats were parched, their bones ached, their stomachs twitched with hunger.†p.80.9 dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty Show general definition dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight; or very thirsty
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brazenbold and improper She made a brazen attempt to take credit for her colleague’s work during the meeting.more Show sample from book So on a late September day in 1941, he left his house feeling a little brazen.†p.39.2 bold and unrestrained by what others consider proper Show general definition bold and unrestrained by what others consider proper
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despondentemotionally depressed When her mother died, she was so despondent it was hard for her to get out of bed.more Show sample from book Hana became despondent.†p.79.4 depressed Show general definition emotionally depressed -- especially a feeling of grief and hopelessness after a loss
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jauntylively and self-confident She walks with a jaunty step.more Show sample from book He searched for her in every young girl's face he saw, in every ponytail that swished by, in every jaunty step of a healthy child on the street.†p.94.9 appearing cheerful, lively, and self-confident Show general definition appearing cheerful, lively, and self-confident