Unit 3: Novel Study: Their Eyes Were Watching God, Chapters 12–20

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  1. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
  2. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
  3. prospect
    the possibility of future success
  4. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  5. profusely
    in very large amounts or quantities; extremely
  6. dynamic
    characterized by action or forcefulness of personality
  7. secure
    free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
  8. fugitive
    someone who is sought by law officers
  9. observe
    watch attentively
  10. fortune
    an unpredictable phenomenon leading to a favorable outcome
  11. hearty
    endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health
  12. nightmarish
    extremely alarming
  13. design
    the way something is arranged or organized
  14. supplication
    a humble request for help from someone in authority
  15. delirium
    a usually brief state of excitement and mental confusion
  16. try
    make an effort or attempt
  17. commence
    take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Created on Mon Dec 07 17:14:10 EST 2020 (updated Tue Dec 15 17:41:42 EST 2020)

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