Unit 4: Novel Study: Across Five Aprils, Chapters 6–12

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  1. quagmire
    a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
  2. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
  3. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
  4. dispel
    force to go away
  5. brood
    think moodily or anxiously about something
  6. inept
    generally incompetent and ineffectual
  7. contradict
    be in opposition to
  8. hindsight
    understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
  9. vex
    disturb the peace of mind of
  10. dissuade
    turn away from by persuasion
  11. futile
    producing no result or effect
  12. gangrene
    the localized death of living cells
  13. wan
    pale, as of a person's complexion
  14. tenacity
    persistent determination
  15. aghast
    struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  16. paean
    a hymn of praise
  17. speculate
    believe, especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  18. egotism
    an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
  19. plunder
    steal goods; take as spoils
  20. atrocity
    an act of shocking cruelty
  21. mill
    move about in a confused manner
  22. yoke
    an oppressive power
  23. irreparable
    impossible to rectify or amend
  24. bereft
    lacking or deprived of something
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