Boy in the Striped Pajamas Chapters 3-5

Acknowledging means admitting to be true I acknowledged that I was 52 even though I had lied earlier.

Complementing means completing Vanilla ice cream complements apple pie.

Considerate means thoughtful The benign nurse was considerate of my feelings, making sure I felt comfortable.

Conviction means strong belief The teacher’s conviction was that all students could learn and be successful.

It’s customary to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Customary means usual It’s customary to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day.

Decidedly- means without question Decidedly he chose the bachelorette and never changed his mind.

Distinctly means without question Ex, I distinctly remember you telling me this. I am decidedly sure you told me this.

Exasperation means extreme annoyance The teacher felt exasperation when the class would not settle down.

Inscription means words engraved on a hard surface He had an inscription written on the tombstone that read, “There goes the neighborhood”.

Insistent means continuing to make a firm demand She was insistent that I had to use blue or black ink on my passport form; I could not persuade her that pencil would be allowed.

Insolent means boldly rude The insolent baby burped at the table and then spit up her food.

Significance-means importance What is the significance of a wedding ring questioned the frugal man.

Torture means cause great pain Many Jews and prisoners of war were tortured before being killed during the Holocaust.