Number the Stars Chapter 17 Vocabulary
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What is the meaning of 'devastating'?

  • Honesty; moral firmness
  • A person who talks a lot
  • Leading to ruin; overwhelming (correct)
  • Lack of necessities

    • What does 'deprivation' mean?

    Lack or shortage of one or more basic necessities

    What is meant by 'integrity'?

    Honesty; moral firmness

    What does 'permeated' mean?

    <p>Spread throughout an entire area; saturated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'chatterbox'?

    <p>A person who talks a lot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'sacrifices'?

    <p>The giving up of something especially for the sake of something or someone else.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Vocabulary Study Notes

    • Devastating

      • Refers to something that causes significant destruction or ruin.
      • Implies an overwhelming effect that leads to severe emotional or physical pain.

    • Deprivation

      • Describes a situation involving the lack or shortage of essential needs or basic necessities.
      • Can relate to physical needs such as food, water, and shelter, affecting survival and well-being.

    • Integrity

      • Represents the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
      • Reflects consistency in actions, values, and beliefs, showcasing a person's character.

    • Permeated

      • Indicates something that has spread throughout a particular area.
      • Conveys a sense of saturation, where an effect or substance infiltrates an entire environment.

    • Chatterbox

      • Used informally to describe someone who talks excessively or constantly.
      • Often associated with a lively, sociable personality but can imply a lack of seriousness.

    • Sacrifices

      • Refers to the act of giving up something valuable or important, typically for the benefit or sake of another person or cause.
      • Highlights themes of selflessness and commitment in both personal and broader social contexts.

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