Number the Stars Vocabulary

obstinate

stubborn

lanky

ungracefully tall and thin

trousseau

the possessions, such as clothing & linens, that a bride assembles for her marriage.

rationed

to give out in small amounts during a period of shortages

sarcastically

characterized by ridicule and mockery

swastika

Nazi symbol

Star of David

a six-pointed star formed from two equilateral triangles triangles

exasperation

irritation, frustration

tensed

not relaxed

awe

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

hazy

unclear

relocate

to move to another place

scold

to criticize harshly

alertly

attentively

hearse

a vehicle for carrying a coffin

mourning

the act of showing sorrow or grief

casket

coffin

staccato

marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds

protruding

sticking out

hobbled

walk with a limp

donned

To put on (clothing)

bulky

of large size for its weight

tantalize

to tease, torment by teasing

deprivation

the state of lacking or doing without something; loss

impatiently

in an impatient manner

concealed

hidden

lighthearted

carefree and happy and lighthearted

chatterbox

a person who talks incessantly

executed

put to death as punishment