Vocab: In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
Name:
Word (with POS)
Definition
1
ambivalence (N.)
uncertainty or fluctuation, especially when
caused by inability to make a choice or by a
simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite
or conflicting things.
2
asylum (N.)
3
connoisseur (N.)
4
demise (N.)
5
estrangement (N.)
6
excommunication (N.)
7
fallacious (ADJ.)
8
illustrious (ADJ.)
9
impertinent (ADJ.)
10
incriminate (V.)
an inviolable refuge, as formerly for
criminals and debtors; sanctuary
an expert judge in matters of taste
termination of existence or
operation
the fact of no longer being on friendly
terms or part of a social group
to exclude or expel from membership or
participation in any group,association,
etc.
containing a deceptive, misleading, or false
notion, belief, etc.
well known, respected, and admired for
past achievements
improperly forward or bold
to accuse of or present proof of a crime
or fault
Synonym
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Word (with POS)
Definition
11
indiscreet (ADJ.)
not discreet; lacking prudence, good
judgment, or circumspection
12
intone (V.)
say or recite with little rise and fall of the
pitch of the voice
13
irreparable (ADJ.)
not reparable; incapable of being
rectified, remedied, or made good
14
laden (ADJ.)
filled with a great quantity
15
posthumous (ADJ.)
occurring or coming into existence after a
person's death
16
prism (N.)
a transparent solid body, often having
triangular bases, used fordispersing light into
a spectrum or for reflecting rays of light
17
ransacked (V.)
18
reminisce (V.)
19
suffuse (V.)
20
ubiquitous (ADJ.)
go hurriedly through (a place) stealing
things and causing damage
recall the past
to overspread with or as with a liquid, color,
etc
existing or being everywhere, especially at the
same time;omnipresent
Synonym
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