El Deafo: "El Deafo" by Cece Bell, List 3

by Cece Bell
In this graphic memoir, Cece Bell chronicles the struggles and triumphs of growing up deaf. Learn these words from the award-winning book.

This list covers vocabulary from pages 118–233.

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  1. woe
    misery resulting from affliction
    Somehow, being alone is always easier for me. But it's still, well, lonely! Oh, woe...
  2. sidekick
    a close associate or assistant in an activity
    What I need is a sidekick!
  3. swerve
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    By the power of the pinkie, do you swear to join the fight against boredom and loneliness, and to never swerve from the path of true friendship?
  4. lure
    provoke someone to do something through persuasion
    Perhaps the all-powerful rosette on my undershirt will lure my supercrush into my loving arms!
  5. magnification
    the act of expanding something in apparent size
    MEGA- MAGNIFICATION of the ALL-POWERFUL ROSETTE! Behold its astounding beauty!
  6. impress
    have a positive impact on
    Maybe I can impress her with my new glasses!
  7. satisfactory
    meeting requirements
    Not satisfactory?! What?!?
  8. outraged
    angered at something unjust or wrong
    With or without superpowers, I am still El Deafo—and I am outraged!
  9. feat
    a notable achievement
    Our great nation presents this physical fitness award to you, El Deafo, for your remarkable feats of skill and talent!
  10. bawl
    cry loudly
    I can't believe this! I'm in the fifth grade and I'm bawling in front of everybody!
  11. embarrassed
    feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious
    Mike sure looks embarrassed. I wish I could talk to him and make him feel better.
  12. surpass
    be or do something to a greater degree
    Its beauty shall ne'er surpass that of the one you wear upon your breast!
  13. static
    crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference
    And now there's so much static! Mike must have gone farther than the microphone can.
  14. concentrate
    direct one's attention on something
    I can't concentrate on anything, not even on what Mrs. Sinklemann is saying.
  15. counselor
    someone who gives advice about problems
    Our guidance counselor, Mrs. Catawba, is going to visit us this morning.
Created on Mon Aug 04 11:34:33 EDT 2025 (updated Mon Aug 04 11:38:15 EDT 2025)

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