1. Stargirl Vocabulary List 1 1. scam- a scheme to cheat or swindle by gaining the confidence of the victims 2. ukulele- a small four-stringed guitar 3. marquee- signboard projecting over an entrance to a building

2. Stargirl Vocabulary List 1 4. absurdity- something that is ridiculous or unreasonable 5. hoax- deceitful prank 6. nonconformity- refusing to be bound by the accepted rules or practices of a group.

3. Stargirl Vocabulary List 1 7.flapper- dress of the nonconforming women of the 1920’s

4. Stargirl Vocabulary List 1 8.serenaded- gave a musical performance – especially for a loved one 9. isosceles- having two sides

5. Stargirl Vocabulary List 1 10. kimono- Japanese style dress consisting of a loose gown with wide sleeves and sash belt

6. Stargirl Vocabulary List 1 11. acquired- got, to come into possession of, to understand 12. conceived- thought up, imagined 13. perpetual- lasting for eternity, to go on and on

7. Stargirl Vocabulary List 1 14. balking- hesitating, refusing to act 15. elusive- hard to grasp, can’t be caught, baffling

8. Stargirl Vocabulary List 1 16. aviary-a cage for keeping birds

9. Stargirl Vocabulary List 1 17. Tudorized- in an architectural style having rounded arches and moldings and paneling