Stargirl Vocabulary List 1
1. scam- a scheme to cheat or swindle by
gaining the confidence of the victims
2. ukulele- a small four-stringed guitar
3. marquee- signboard projecting over an
entrance to a building
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4. absurdity- something that is ridiculous or
unreasonable
5. hoax- deceitful prank
6. nonconformity- refusing to be bound by the
accepted rules or practices of a group.
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7.flapper- dress of the nonconforming women
of the 1920’s
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8.serenaded- gave a musical performance –
especially for a loved one
9. isosceles- having two sides
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10. kimono- Japanese style dress consisting of a
loose gown with wide sleeves and sash belt
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11. acquired- got, to come into possession of, to
understand
12. conceived- thought up, imagined
13. perpetual- lasting for eternity, to go on and
on
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14. balking- hesitating, refusing to act
15. elusive- hard to grasp, can’t be caught,
baffling
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16. aviary-a cage for keeping birds
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17. Tudorized- in an architectural style having
rounded arches and moldings and paneling