The Hate U Give Vocab

Repent

Feel sorry for something bad you did and want to fix.

Glare

Strong, angry stare or bright light.

Seethe

Be very angry internally.

Ironic

Something happens in an unexpected or funny manner.

Persona

Way someone presents themselves, may be different than real personality.

Prophecy

Prediction about the future.

Commotion

Lots of noise and confusion.

Philosophical

Thinking deeply about life and meaning.

Relevant

Important, connected to what is being talked about.

Rummage

Search through something in a messy way.

Plead

Beg or ask for something in a serious way.

Potpourri

Mix of different things, dried flowers or ideas.

Complexion

Natural color or texture of one's skin.

Ghetto

Part of a city where a certain group of people live.

Argyle

Pattern of diamonds.

Partition

Divider in spaces or groups.

Comeback

Return to success or clever response.

Instinctive

Something naturally done without thinking.

Deja vu

Feeling one has experienced something before.

Deadpan

Showing no emotion.

Solace

Comfort in times of sadness or trouble.

Dapper

Neat, stylish, and well-dressed.

Memorabilia

Items of nostalgic value.

Notorious

Infamous, widely known for something negative.

Insinuate

Hint or suggest indirectly.

Rationalize

Justify with logic.

Salvage

Rescue or recover something.

Blasphemous

Disrespectful to religion or sacred things.

Sanctuary

Safe, protected place.

Accountability

Responsibility for actions or decisions.

Ovation

Enthusiastic applause or praise.

Swagger

Arrogant manner or walk.

Advocate

Support or promote a cause or idea.

Bleary

Dull or blurry vision, often from tiredness.

Oppressed

Unjustly treated or controlled by others.

Bile

Bitter digestive fluid; figuratively, anger or bitterness.

Hypocrite

Person who is insincere or pretends to have virtues they lack.

Deliberate

Intentional, planned action or behavior.

Pro bono

Free legal service or other professional work.

Militant

Aggressive or combative.

Dollop

Small, shapeless mass or amount of something.

Boiling

Agitated or turbulent state.

Mulch

Material spread over soil to retain moisture or improve fertility.

Guffaw

Loud, boisterous laugh.

Entourage

Group of people accompanying an important person.

Clique

Small, exclusive group of people.

Smug

Having excessive pride in oneself; self-satisfied.

Tolerance

Acceptance of something, such as differences and opinions.

Indict

Formally accuse or charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing.

Condone

Accept or allow behavior that is wrong.

Sassy

Bold, cheeky attitude or behavior.

Makeshift

Temporary substitute; improvised solution.

Atrocity

Horrible act; cruelty or violence on a large scale.

Behalf

Representing someone; acting for another person.

Groggy

Dazed or sleepy, often from tiredness or illness.

Trance

Hypnotic daze; state of being unaware.

Wince

Flinch in pain or discomfort.

Veer

Change direction suddenly.

Radical

Extreme change; revolutionary.

Engulf

Swallow completely; surround entirely.

Plague

Build-up on teeth (dental plaque).

Douse

Extinguish.