Word Study

persecuted – (past tense of

persecute)To treat in a

cruel and unjust way.

mist – a cloud of tiny drops of water or other liquid in the air: fog

kimono – a loose robe that is tied with a sash

phonograph – an instrument that reproduces sound from records

luxury – adj. expensive

role – n. a position or function

freighter – n. a ship used for carrying cargo

Word Study

logic – a way of thinking

about something

Word Study

apparently – as far as one can judge by

the way things appear

Apparently, this cat is

ready for the office.

Apparently, some people

think they will learn this way.

concert – a musical performance

finest – best; most excellent

forbidden – off-limits

ignores – pays no attention to

quivers – shakes slightly

startled – excited by sudden surprise of alarm

delicate – small or dainty

delicate – small or dainty

civilizations – plural of civilization: and advanced human society in which agriculture, trade, government, art and science are highly

developed.

sweltered – past tense of swelter: to suffer, sweat, or become faint

from heat

emancipator – someone who sets others free from slavery or

control