Stanley's Release Flashcards

Vocabulary Study Notes

• Adolescent: Refers to a teenager; a young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

• Punished: A consequence imposed for a wrongdoing, usually involving a penalty or disciplinary action.

• Crime: Defined as an act that violates the law, punishable by legal penalties.

• Commit: To declare with certainty that someone will perform a particular action or is obligated to do so.

• Unjustly: Refers to an action or decision that is unfair or lacking in justice.

• Flat: Can also mean to blow or deflate; indicates lack of height or elevation.

• Wasteland: Describes barren land that is incapable of supporting vegetation, often depicted as desolate.

• Warden: An official responsible for overseeing the care and management of individuals within a facility, such as a prison.

• Claim: An assertion made about something being true, often without providing evidence or proof.

• Valuable: Describes something with significant monetary worth or importance.

• Treasure: To hold something dear; to cherish items or resources that are considered precious.

• Buried: Refers to something that is covered and hidden from view, often below the surface.

• Bandit: Commonly used to describe a robber or outlaw, typically involved in crimes such as theft.

• Passage: A segment or excerpt taken from a text, such as a book.

• Generation: A group of individuals born and living around the same time, often sharing similar cultural or social characteristics.

• Curse: Indicates a spoken wish for harm or misfortune to occur to someone; also known as an execration.

• Gypsy: A term historically used to describe a person who roams or lives a nomadic lifestyle.

• Attorney: A legal professional who represents clients in legal matters, synonymous with lawyer.

• Tempered: To moderate or restrain, often referring to emotions or actions that are kept in check.

• Devious: Characterized by being tricky or deceitful, lacking straightforwardness in actions.

• Warden: The principal official responsible for managing a prison facility, overseeing order and security.

• Determine: To come to a decision or conclusion after consideration.

• Loyalty: A strong commitment or support toward someone or something, reflecting trust and faithfulness.

• Excerpt: A selected passage or section taken from a larger text, often used for reference or citation.

• Refuse: Waste material that is discarded, considered useless or worthless; synonymous with trash or garbage.

• Realize: To become aware of or understand something clearly.

• Friendship: A personal relationship formed voluntarily between individuals, characterized by mutual affection and liking.

• Curse: To express a wish that harm befall someone or something; synonymous with execrate.

• Fortune: Can refer to luck, wealth, or the overall destiny of a person, often associated with chance and circumstance.