Topic: A Separate Peace Vocabulary
Term
ambiguous—
aphorism—
aura—
austerity—
bantam—
bourgeoisie—
calisthenics—
dexterity—
discern—
emphatic—
indignation—
infiltrated—
keystone —
nonconformist—
poignant—
preeminent—
primeval—
prodigious—
rejoinder—
reverberant—
tacit—
torpid—
unscrupulous—
virtuoso—
Definition
having more than one interpretation
a short saying stating a general truth
distinctive atmosphere
severity
miniature domestic fowl
middle class of society
stretching and jumping exercises
skill with one’s hands
to discover with the eyes or the mind
uttered with emphasis
anger aroused by something unjust or unworthy
to enter or become established in without being noticed
a wedge shaped piece at the crown of an arch
one who does not conform to an established belief or mode
of behavior
emotionally painful or deeply moving
having highest rank
relating to the earliest of ages
extraordinary in size or degree
answer
resounding in a series of echoes
implied but not expressed
having lost motion or the power of exertion
being or acting in total disregard of conscience, ethical
principles, or rights of others
a skilled person (especially of music)
The preceding definitions are taken from Merriam-Webster’s (1995). Pocket Dictionary.
Merriam-Webster, Sprinfield Massachusetts.
Lotz, BYU, 2003
A Separate
Peace
Bingo
Keystone
Torpid
Rejoinder
Austerity
Poignant
Prodigious
Reverberant
Bantam
Dexterity
Emphatic
Calisthenics
Ambiguous
Discernable
Indignantly
Infiltrated
Aphorism
Preeminent
Tacit
Primeval
Virtuoso
Unscrupulous
Aura
Bourgeoisie
Nonconformist
Lotz, BYU, 2003
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