Book thief 4

abject

most unfortunate or miserable

absolution

the act of being formally forgiven

acquittal

a judgement of not guilty

berate

censure severely or angrily

canny

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

compulsory

required by rule

dais

a platform raised above the surrounding level

derision

the act of treating with contempt

doggedly

with obstinate determination

epitome

a standard or typical example

feign

make believe with the intent to deceive

flak

artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes

gargantuan

of great mass; huge and bulky

glut

an overabundant or excessive supply

hanker

desire strongly or persistently

insignia

a badge worn to show official position

nonplussed

filled with bewilderment

outlandish

noticeably or extremely unconventional or unusual

outskirts

area relatively far from the center, as of a city or town

perilous

fraught with danger

perverse

deviating from what is considered moral or right or proper

reprieve

a relief from harm or discomfort

saga

a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family

sidle

more unobtrusively or furtively

temerity

fearless daring

vindication

the justification for some act or belief