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Chapter Thirteen
Handout 1

Chapter Thirteen Vocabulary


rationalized plight akin exertion
scrutiny intrigued endeavours  

Read the sentences below from the chapter. Write down what you think the word in bold means. Check your definition in the dictionary. Write the definition down from the dictionary. Write a new sentence for each word.

  1. Those were the times I wished they would all die, including my mother. I rationalized that they were better off dead.

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  2. We sat on pins and needles, right up until midnight on Christmas Eve. The postmaster was a young man who understood our plight. He kept the post office open late for those who were still waiting for our packages to arrive. I thought it was akin to a miracle when our box arrived that night.

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