The Book Thief Prologue and Parts 6 7
The Book Thief Prologue and Parts 6 & 7
Immense iˈmens • (ADJ) extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree. • SYN – colossal, monumental • ANT – tiny, miniscule
Paradox ˈperəˌdäks • (N) a statement or proposition that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless, logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory • SYN – contradiction, incongruity • ANT – certainty, accuracy
Vigilance ˈvijələns • (N) the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties • SYN – diligence, watchfulness • ANT – neglect, carelesness
Trilogy ˈtriləjē • (N) a group or series of three related things • SYN – triad, trinity • ANT – Not a set of three ; )
Formidable ˈfôrmədəb(ə)l, fərˈmidəb(ə)l • (ADJ) inspiring fear or respect through being impressively powerful, intense, or capable • SYN – foreboding, frightening • ANT – comforting, weak
Loathsome ˈlōTHsəm, ˈlōT Hsəm • (ADJ) causing hatred or disgust; repulsive • SYN – detestable, abhorrent • ANT – delightful, pleasant
Apprehension ˌaprəˈhen. SHən • (N) anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen • SYN – nervousness, tension • ANT – confidence
Feign fān • (V) pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury) • SYN – simulate, fake • ANT – sincere
Immutable i(m)ˈmyo odəb(ə)l • (ADJ) unchanging over time or unable to be changed • SYN – permanent, inflexible • ANT – variable
Futile ˈfyo odl, ˈfyo odīl • (ADJ) incapable of producing any useful result; pointless • SYN – pointless, ineffectual • ANT – useful, worthwhile
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