Number the StarsNumber the Stars

By Lois Lowry By Lois Lowry

Vocabulary Vocabulary Chapters 1-3Chapters 1-3

obstinateobstinateDefinition- Determined to have one’s own Definition- Determined to have one’s own

way.way.Synonyms- stubbornSynonyms- stubborn

inflexibleinflexibleimmovableimmovablewillfulwillful

Antonym- flexibleAntonym- flexibleSentence- The little boy was behaving in an Sentence- The little boy was behaving in an

obstinate way by screaming when he could obstinate way by screaming when he could not have pizza for dinner.not have pizza for dinner.

haughtilyhaughtilyDefinition- Showing great pride in oneself and Definition- Showing great pride in oneself and

contempt for others.contempt for others.Synonyms- proudlySynonyms- proudly

arrogantlyarrogantlysnootilysnootilyconceitedlyconceitedly

Antonym- modestlyAntonym- modestlySentence- Mary was behaving haughtily when Sentence- Mary was behaving haughtily when

she told the poor girl that her family didn’t she told the poor girl that her family didn’t matter.matter.

rationedrationedDefinition- A fixed portion; a daily allowanceDefinition- A fixed portion; a daily allowance

Synonyms- portionedSynonyms- portioned

allotmentallotment

allocationallocation

quotaquota

Antonym- abundanceAntonym- abundance

Sentence- The food was rationed so it would Sentence- The food was rationed so it would last for the entire trip.last for the entire trip.

occupationoccupationDefinition- Taking possession of; to holdDefinition- Taking possession of; to holdSynonyms- seizureSynonyms- seizure

abductionabduction capturecapture

Antonym- returnAntonym- returnSentence- During Germany’s occupation Sentence- During Germany’s occupation

of France many Frenchman were held of France many Frenchman were held prisoner until the end of the war.prisoner until the end of the war.

fiancfiancééDefinition- The man to whom a woman Definition- The man to whom a woman

is engaged to be married.is engaged to be married.

Sentence- My fiancSentence- My fiancé is the person I é is the person I want to spend the rest of my life want to spend the rest of my life with. with.

trousseautrousseauDefinition- A bride’s outfit of clothes, Definition- A bride’s outfit of clothes,

linens, etc. that she has collected linens, etc. that she has collected during her engagement.during her engagement.

Sentence- The bride has a well-stocked Sentence- The bride has a well-stocked trousseau that contains beautiful trousseau that contains beautiful clothes, fine linens, and warm clothes, fine linens, and warm blankets.blankets.

sabotagesabotageDefinition- Damage done by enemies.Definition- Damage done by enemies.

Synonyms- damageSynonyms- damage

disruptdisrupt

impairimpair

incapacitateincapacitate

Antonym- repair, restoreAntonym- repair, restore

Sentence- The troop’s orders are to Sentence- The troop’s orders are to sabotage the enemies defenses.sabotage the enemies defenses.

impassiveimpassiveDefinition- Not feeling or showing emotion.Definition- Not feeling or showing emotion.Synonyms- unemotionalSynonyms- unemotional

expressionlessexpressionlesspokerfacedpokerfacedaloofaloof

Antonym- expressiveAntonym- expressiveSentence- There was an impassive look on Sentence- There was an impassive look on

the boy’s face as his toys were taken away the boy’s face as his toys were taken away from him.from him.

Vocabulary Vocabulary Chapters 4-6Chapters 4-6

tensiontensionDefinition- The process of stretching; strain or Definition- The process of stretching; strain or

stress.stress.

Synonyms- nervousnessSynonyms- nervousness

anxietyanxiety

apprehensionapprehension

Antonym- reliefAntonym- relief

Sentence- There was a lot of tension in the Sentence- There was a lot of tension in the room when the soldiers knocked at the room when the soldiers knocked at the door.door.

submergedsubmergedDefinition- To place or go under as if Definition- To place or go under as if

under water or another liquid.under water or another liquid.Synonyms- immersedSynonyms- immersed

engulfedengulfedAntonym- afloatAntonym- afloatSentence- As the rock sunk lower it Sentence- As the rock sunk lower it

became completely submerged in became completely submerged in the murky water.the murky water.

imprintedimprintedDefinition- A mark or pattern made by Definition- A mark or pattern made by

something pressed on a surface.something pressed on a surface.

Synonyms- stampedSynonyms- stamped

embossedembossed

Antonym- blankAntonym- blank

Sentence- The pattern of the stamp was Sentence- The pattern of the stamp was imprinted on the white paper in black imprinted on the white paper in black ink.ink.

synagoguesynagogueDefinition- A place of meeting for Definition- A place of meeting for

Jewish worship.Jewish worship.

Sentence- Our family goes to Sentence- Our family goes to synagogue every Friday night to synagogue every Friday night to worship and celebrate the Jewish worship and celebrate the Jewish faith.faith.

imperiousimperiousDefinition- Behaving like someone who is a Definition- Behaving like someone who is a

supreme ruler.supreme ruler.

Synonyms- arrogant Synonyms- arrogant

overbearingoverbearing

domineeringdomineering

Antonym- subservientAntonym- subservient

Sentence- The imperious king demanded that Sentence- The imperious king demanded that his servants follow his orders as stated.his servants follow his orders as stated.

Vocabulary Vocabulary Chapters 7-9Chapters 7-9

deftlydeftlyDefinition- In a quick, skillful manner.Definition- In a quick, skillful manner.

Synonyms- skillfullySynonyms- skillfully

cleverlycleverly

smartlysmartly

Antonym- clumsilyAntonym- clumsily

Sentence- The artist deftly painted the Sentence- The artist deftly painted the portrait and was done in no time. portrait and was done in no time.

gnarledgnarledDefinition- An object that had a knotted Definition- An object that had a knotted

or deformed appearance.or deformed appearance.Synonyms- knotted Synonyms- knotted

deformeddeformed knobbyknobby

Antonym- straightAntonym- straightSentence- The old woman’s hands Sentence- The old woman’s hands

were ugly and gnarled in appearance.were ugly and gnarled in appearance.

hearsehearseDefinition- A vehicle for carrying a Definition- A vehicle for carrying a

coffin.coffin.

Sentence- The black hearse carried the Sentence- The black hearse carried the coffin from the funeral service to the coffin from the funeral service to the cemetery.cemetery.

relocaterelocateDefinition- To put in a new place.Definition- To put in a new place.Synonyms- moveSynonyms- move

transfertransfer displacedisplace

Antonym- remain, stayAntonym- remain, staySentence- The family had to relocate Sentence- The family had to relocate

when the husband got a new job in a when the husband got a new job in a different city.different city.

reluctantlyreluctantlyDefinition- Showing doubt or Definition- Showing doubt or

unwillingness.unwillingness.Synonym- unwillinglySynonym- unwillingly

unenthusiasticallyunenthusiastically grudginglygrudgingly

Antonym- willinglyAntonym- willinglySentence- The child reluctantly followed Sentence- The child reluctantly followed

the teacher into the classroom on his the teacher into the classroom on his first day of school.first day of school.

specterspecterDefinition- Something that bothers the Definition- Something that bothers the

mind; threatening or haunting.mind; threatening or haunting.Synonyms- apparitionSynonyms- apparition

presencepresence spiritspirit

Sentence- The haunting specter made Sentence- The haunting specter made the people feel extremely nervous.the people feel extremely nervous.

splinterysplinteryDefinition- Full of sharp, slender pieces.Definition- Full of sharp, slender pieces.

Synonym- fragmentedSynonym- fragmented

Antonym- entire, wholeAntonym- entire, whole

Sentence- The piece of wood felt Sentence- The piece of wood felt splintery and sharp as I held it in my splintery and sharp as I held it in my hand.hand.

sulkingsulkingDefinition- a mood or display of Definition- a mood or display of

resentment.resentment.

Synonyms- broodingSynonyms- brooding

mopingmoping

Antonym- delightingAntonym- delighting

Sentence- The boy was sulking because Sentence- The boy was sulking because he didn’t get his way.he didn’t get his way.

urgencyurgencyDefinition- Calling for immediate action or Definition- Calling for immediate action or

attention.attention.Synonym- importanceSynonym- importance

hurryhurry rushrush

Antonym- unimportanceAntonym- unimportanceSentence- There was a sense of urgency in Sentence- There was a sense of urgency in

her voice when she called 911 and her voice when she called 911 and reported the theft.reported the theft.

VocabularyVocabularyChapters 10-12Chapters 10-12

commotioncommotionDefinition- violent motion; agitation; many Definition- violent motion; agitation; many

events occurring simultaneously.events occurring simultaneously.Synonyms- uproarSynonyms- uproar

turmoilturmoildisorderdisorderupheavalupheaval

Antonym- peaceAntonym- peaceSentence- There was much commotion at the Sentence- There was much commotion at the

fairgrounds when the accident occurred.fairgrounds when the accident occurred.

condescendingcondescendingDefinition- Showing that one considers oneself Definition- Showing that one considers oneself

to be superior to others.to be superior to others.

Synonym- haughtySynonym- haughty

pompouspompous

arrogantarrogant

snobbishsnobbish

Antonym- deferential, respectfulAntonym- deferential, respectful

Sentence- The king was very condescending Sentence- The king was very condescending when he looked down upon the crowd of when he looked down upon the crowd of commoners.commoners.

distributedistributeDefinition- To divide and give out in Definition- To divide and give out in

portions.portions.Synonym- allocateSynonym- allocate

dispensedispense allotallot

Antonym- withholdAntonym- withholdSentence- The social worker will Sentence- The social worker will

distribute the portions of food to the distribute the portions of food to the homeless people.homeless people.

extinguishedextinguishedDefinition- To put an end to; put outDefinition- To put an end to; put out

Synonym- quenchedSynonym- quenched

douseddoused

smotheredsmothered

Antonym- turn onAntonym- turn on

Sentence- The fireman extinguished the Sentence- The fireman extinguished the fire before the building was ruined.fire before the building was ruined.

lingerlingerDefinition- To remain in a place longer Definition- To remain in a place longer

than usual, as if reluctant to leave.than usual, as if reluctant to leave.Synonym- remainSynonym- remain

loiterloiterAntonym- leaveAntonym- leaveSentence- The girl was trying to linger Sentence- The girl was trying to linger

around her parents to see if she around her parents to see if she could find out about the surprise.could find out about the surprise.

protrudingprotrudingDefinition- Sticking out from a surface.Definition- Sticking out from a surface.Synonym- juttingSynonym- jutting

projectingprojecting overhangingoverhanging

Antonym- flushAntonym- flushSentence- The rock was protruding Sentence- The rock was protruding

from the surface of the cliff so you from the surface of the cliff so you could not climb higher.could not climb higher.

recurringrecurringDefinition- To happen, come up, or show Definition- To happen, come up, or show

up again.up again.Synonym- repeatedlySynonym- repeatedly

returningreturning persistentpersistent

Antonym- fleeting, intermittentAntonym- fleeting, intermittentSentence- I have had the same recurring Sentence- I have had the same recurring

dream for the last three nights.dream for the last three nights.

staccatostaccatoDefinition- short and detached sounds.Definition- short and detached sounds.Synonym- disjointedSynonym- disjointed

disconnecteddisconnectedAntonym- continuousAntonym- continuous

attachedattachedSentence- The rapid gunfire made a Sentence- The rapid gunfire made a

staccato sound as it hit the side of staccato sound as it hit the side of the building.the building.

typhustyphusDefinition- An infectious disease with Definition- An infectious disease with

sustained high fever, depression, sustained high fever, depression, delirium, and red rashes.delirium, and red rashes.

Sentence- Typhus spread rapidly Sentence- Typhus spread rapidly through the village, as young and old through the village, as young and old alike developed high fevers and alike developed high fevers and rashes.rashes.

Vocabulary Vocabulary Chapters 13-15Chapters 13-15

strickenstrickenDefinition- Afflicted with a serious Definition- Afflicted with a serious

disease or overwhelming emotion.disease or overwhelming emotion.

Synonym- sufferingSynonym- suffering

incapacitatedincapacitated

Antonym- healthyAntonym- healthy

Sentence- The little baby was stricken Sentence- The little baby was stricken with measles because his health was with measles because his health was so poor.so poor.

latticedlatticedDefinition- An open framework made of Definition- An open framework made of

interwoven strips crossing at regular interwoven strips crossing at regular intervals.intervals.

Sentence- The bottom of the front Sentence- The bottom of the front porch was latticed and reminded me porch was latticed and reminded me of a fishing net.of a fishing net.

tantalizetantalizeDefinition- To tease or torment by or as if Definition- To tease or torment by or as if

by allowing to see but keeping out of by allowing to see but keeping out of reach something desired.reach something desired.

Synonym- teaseSynonym- tease

tormenttorment

tempttempt

Antonym- comfortAntonym- comfort

Sentence- The smell of the freshly baked Sentence- The smell of the freshly baked cookies was tantalizing, and I couldn’t cookies was tantalizing, and I couldn’t wait to eat them.wait to eat them.

contemptcontemptDefinition- A feeling that someone or Definition- A feeling that someone or

something is inferior or undesirable.something is inferior or undesirable.Synonym- disdainSynonym- disdain

scornscorn disrespectdisrespect

Antonym- admirationAntonym- admirationSentence- Jews were held in contempt Sentence- Jews were held in contempt

by the Nazis and were seen as an by the Nazis and were seen as an inferior race.inferior race.

sprawlingsprawlingDefinition- To spread out in a Definition- To spread out in a

straggling or disordered fashion.straggling or disordered fashion.

Synonym- extensiveSynonym- extensive

ramblingrambling

Antonym- narrowAntonym- narrow

Sentence- The tree’s roots were Sentence- The tree’s roots were sprawling in all directions.sprawling in all directions.

donneddonnedDefinition- put on, dressed in.Definition- put on, dressed in.

Synonym- dressedSynonym- dressed

Antonym- undressedAntonym- undressed

Sentence- The small girl donned her Sentence- The small girl donned her coat and hat to go outside.coat and hat to go outside.

Vocabulary Vocabulary Chapters 16-Chapters 16-

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warilywarilyDefinition- Being on one's guard Definition- Being on one's guard

against danger. against danger.

Synonym- cautiouslySynonym- cautiously

suspiciouslysuspiciously

Antonym- thoughtlesslyAntonym- thoughtlessly

Sentence- The policeman moved warily Sentence- The policeman moved warily as he apprehended the criminal.as he apprehended the criminal.

ignoreignoreDefinition- To refrain from noticing or Definition- To refrain from noticing or

recognizing.recognizing.

Synonym- disregardSynonym- disregard

overlookoverlook

Antonym- noticeAntonym- notice

Sentence- I chose to ignore the Sentence- I chose to ignore the irritating person kicking at my seat.irritating person kicking at my seat.

concealconcealDefinition- To cover or keep from sight. Definition- To cover or keep from sight.

Synonym- hideSynonym- hide

obscureobscure

Antonym- revealAntonym- reveal

exposeexpose

Sentence- He concealed the weapon Sentence- He concealed the weapon under his coat. under his coat.

avoidavoidDefinition- To keep away from; keep Definition- To keep away from; keep

clear of.clear of.

Synonym- shunSynonym- shun

rejectreject

Antonym- court, inviteAntonym- court, invite

Sentence- He tried to avoid the urge to Sentence- He tried to avoid the urge to overeat and left the table.overeat and left the table.

temporarytemporaryDefinition- Lasting, existing, serving, or Definition- Lasting, existing, serving, or

effective for a time only; not effective for a time only; not permanent.permanent.

Synonym- momentarySynonym- momentary

fleetingfleeting

transienttransient

Antonym- permanentAntonym- permanent

Sentence- The job was only temporary, Sentence- The job was only temporary, lasting for two months.lasting for two months.