Unit 6: Novel Study: The Namesake, Chapters 8–12

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  1. passivity
    the trait of remaining inactive; a lack of initiative
  2. meddling
    the act of improperly interfering in some situation
  3. potential
    existing in possibility
  4. avert
    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
  5. precarious
    not secure; beset with difficulties
  6. suspect
    imagine to be the case or true or probable
  7. render
    give an interpretation of
  8. flatter
    praise somewhat dishonestly
  9. materialize
    come into being; become reality
  10. infatuation
    a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love
  11. giddy
    having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
  12. reproachful
    expressing disapproval, blame, or disappointment
  13. inauspicious
    boding ill
  14. prestigious
    having an excellent reputation; respected
  15. quotidian
    found in the ordinary course of events
  16. obliterate
    do away with completely, without leaving a trace
  17. clandestine
    conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
  18. transgressive
    in violation of rules, laws, or conventions
  19. discombobulate
    be confusing or perplexing to
  20. remnant
    a small part remaining after the main part no longer exists
  21. simultaneously
    at the same instant
  22. malaise
    a feeling of mild sickness or depression
  23. premature
    uncommonly early or before the expected time
  24. exclusive
    admitting or accepting only a particular group
  25. auspicious
    indicating favorable circumstances and good luck
  26. fortify
    make strong or stronger
  27. exotic
    characteristic of another place or part of the world
  28. solace
    the comfort felt when consoled in times of disappointment
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