Prisoner B-3087 Ch. 7-12 Vocabulary
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Prisoner B-3087 Ch. 7-12 Vocabulary

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What does the word 'liquidated' mean?

  • Organize tidy
  • Increase in quantity or quality
  • Give a gift
  • Eliminate, typically by violent means; kill (correct)
  • What does 'ragtag' refer to?

    Untidy, disorganized, or incongruously varied in character

    The word 'reluctantly' means in a willing and eager way.

    False

    What does the definition of 'wrenched' describe?

    <p>Pull or twist (someone or something) suddenly and violently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are gypsies traditionally known for?

    <p>Living by itinerant trade and fortune telling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'barrack' mean?

    <p>A building or group of buildings used to house a specific group of people in austere conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word 'meager' means plentiful or abundant.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'doff' refer to?

    <p>Take off or raise (one's hat) as a greeting or token of respect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define 'latrines'.

    <p>A toilet or outhouse, especially a communal one in a camp or barracks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'ajar' means completely closed.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Vocabulary Study Notes

    • Liquidated: Refers to the violent elimination of individuals, especially during the Holocaust. Highlighted by the threat of mass deportation in Krakow's ghetto.

    • Ragtag: Describes a disorganized group, specifically referencing the deported Jews who were escorted together in an uncontrolled manner.

    • Reluctantly: Indicates an unwillingness through the context of forced labor; the protagonist and his father were compelled to comply with work details despite their hesitance.

    • Wrenched: Conveys intense emotional pain, symbolizing feelings of heartbreak and despair during traumatic experiences.

    • Gypsies: Refers to a marginalized group targeted during the Holocaust, noted for their distinctive cultural background and tragic fate, often killed upon capture.

    • Barrack: A basic shelter for prisoners or laborers, emphasizing the harsh living conditions endured in concentration camps.

    • Meager: Describes inadequate food supply, as experienced by the protagonist; signifies scarcity amidst the struggle for survival.

    • Doff: A gesture of respect, indicating the importance of proper conduct and the severe consequences of failing to do so, such as death for not saluting adequately.

    • Latrines: Communal toilet facilities in a camp, contributing to the unsanitary living conditions faced by those imprisoned.

    • Ajar: Indicates a state of being slightly open, hinting at secrecy or mystery, possibly in relation to hidden dangers or opportunities within the camp setting.

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    Test your knowledge of vocabulary from chapters 7 to 12 of 'Prisoner B-3087'. This quiz features flashcards that provide definitions and sentences for key terms used throughout the book. Enhance your understanding of the text and its historical context with these important words.

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