Black Boy Vocabulary

placidly

​in a calm and peaceful way, with very little movement

listlessly

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 without energy or enthusiasm

cryptic

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having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure

solace

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comfort in times of grief or worry

lurching

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make an abrupt, unsteady,     uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger.

intangible

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unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence.

baptism

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a Christian sacrament marked by ritual use of water and admitting the recipient to the Christian community

indignation

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anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

bedlam

a scene of uproar and confusion

unatonable

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(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

predilection

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a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

furtive

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

pulp

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a soft, wet, shapeless mass of material.

humanity

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compassionate, sympathetic, or generous behavior or disposition

impetus

the force or energy with which a body moves.

repugnant

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extremely distasteful; unacceptable.

contraband

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goods forbidden by law to be owned or to be brought into or out of a country

lugged

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carry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with great effort.

debased

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reduced in quality or value.

provocations

action or speech that makes someone annoyed or angry, especially deliberately.

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duped

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243. deceive; trick.

buoying

keep (someone or something) afloat.

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tantamount

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equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as

loomed

appear as a vague or shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening

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banteringly

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in a bantering fashion