1. Number the Stars By Lois Lowry

2. Vocabulary Chapters 1-3

3. obstinate Definition- Determined to have one’s own way. Synonyms- stubborn inflexibleimmovablewillful Antonym- flexible Sentence- The little boy was behaving in an obstinate way by screaming when he could not have pizza for dinner.

4. haughtily Definition- Showing great pride in oneself and contempt for others. Synonyms- proudly arrogantlysnootilyconceitedly Antonym- modestly Sentence- Mary was behaving haughtily when she told the poor girl that her family didn’t matter.

5. rationed Definition- A fixed portion; a daily allowance Synonyms- portioned allotmentallocationquota Antonym- abundance Sentence- The food was rationed so it would last for the entire trip.

6. occupation Definition- Taking possession of; to hold Synonyms- seizure abduction abduction capture capture Antonym- return Sentence- During Germany’s occupation of France many Frenchman were held prisoner until the end of the war.

7. fiancé Definition- The man to whom a woman is engaged to be married. Sentence- My fiancé is the person I want to spend the rest of my life with.

8. trousseau Definition- A bride’s outfit of clothes, linens, etc. that she has collected during her engagement. Sentence- The bride has a well-stocked trousseau that contains beautiful clothes, fine linens, and warm blankets.

9. sabotage Definition- Damage done by enemies. Synonyms- damage disruptimpairincapacitate Antonym- repair, restore Sentence- The troop’s orders are to sabotage the enemies defenses.

10. impassive Definition- Not feeling or showing emotion. Synonyms- unemotional expressionlesspokerfacedaloof Antonym- expressive Sentence- There was an impassive look on the boy’s face as his toys were taken away from him.

11. Vocabulary Chapters 4-6

12. tension Definition- The process of stretching; strain or stress. Synonyms- nervousness anxietyapprehension Antonym- relief Sentence- There was a lot of tension in the room when the soldiers knocked at the door.

13. submerged Definition- To place or go under as if under water or another liquid. Synonyms- immersed engulfed engulfed Antonym- afloat Sentence- As the rock sunk lower it became completely submerged in the murky water.

14. imprinted Definition- A mark or pattern made by something pressed on a surface. Synonyms- stamped embossed embossed Antonym- blank Sentence- The pattern of the stamp was imprinted on the white paper in black ink.

15. synagogue Definition- A place of meeting for Jewish worship. Sentence- Our family goes to synagogue every Friday night to worship and celebrate the Jewish faith.

16. imperious Definition- Behaving like someone who is a supreme ruler. Synonyms- arrogant overbearingdomineering Antonym- subservient Sentence- The imperious king demanded that his servants follow his orders as stated.

17. Vocabulary Chapters 7-9

18. deftly Definition- In a quick, skillful manner. Synonyms- skillfully cleverly cleverly smartly smartly Antonym- clumsily Sentence- The artist deftly painted the portrait and was done in no time.

19. gnarled Definition- An object that had a knotted or deformed appearance. Synonyms- knotted deformed deformed knobby knobby Antonym- straight Sentence- The old woman’s hands were ugly and gnarled in appearance.

20. hearse Definition- A vehicle for carrying a coffin. Sentence- The black hearse carried the coffin from the funeral service to the cemetery.

21. relocate Definition- To put in a new place. Synonyms- move transfer transfer displace displace Antonym- remain, stay Sentence- The family had to relocate when the husband got a new job in a different city.

22. reluctantly Definition- Showing doubt or unwillingness. Synonym- unwillingly unenthusiastically unenthusiastically grudgingly grudgingly Antonym- willingly Sentence- The child reluctantly followed the teacher into the classroom on his first day of school.

23. specter Definition- Something that bothers the mind; threatening or haunting. Synonyms- apparition presence presence spirit spirit Sentence- The haunting specter made the people feel extremely nervous.

24. splintery Definition- Full of sharp, slender pieces. Synonym- fragmented Antonym- entire, whole Sentence- The piece of wood felt splintery and sharp as I held it in my hand.

25. sulking Definition- a mood or display of resentment. Synonyms- brooding moping moping Antonym- delighting Sentence- The boy was sulking because he didn’t get his way.

26. urgency Definition- Calling for immediate action or attention. Synonym- importance hurry hurry rush rush Antonym- unimportance Sentence- There was a sense of urgency in her voice when she called 911 and reported the theft.

27. Vocabulary Chapters 10-12

28. commotion Definition- violent motion; agitation; many events occurring simultaneously. Synonyms- uproar turmoildisorderupheaval Antonym- peace Sentence- There was much commotion at the fairgrounds when the accident occurred.

29. condescending Definition- Showing that one considers oneself to be superior to others. Synonym- haughty pompous pompous arrogant arrogant snobbish snobbish Antonym- deferential, respectful Sentence- The king was very condescending when he looked down upon the crowd of commoners.

30. distribute Definition- To divide and give out in portions. Synonym- allocate dispense dispense allot allot Antonym- withhold Sentence- The social worker will distribute the portions of food to the homeless people.

31. extinguished Definition- To put an end to; put out Synonym- quenched doused doused smothered smothered Antonym- turn on Sentence- The fireman extinguished the fire before the building was ruined.

32. linger Definition- To remain in a place longer than usual, as if reluctant to leave. Synonym- remain loiter loiter Antonym- leave Sentence- The girl was trying to linger around her parents to see if she could find out about the surprise.

33. protruding Definition- Sticking out from a surface. Synonym- jutting projecting projecting overhanging overhanging Antonym- flush Sentence- The rock was protruding from the surface of the cliff so you could not climb higher.

34. recurring Definition- To happen, come up, or show up again. Synonym- repeatedly returning returning persistent persistent Antonym- fleeting, intermittent Sentence- I have had the same recurring dream for the last three nights.

35. staccato Definition- short and detached sounds. Synonym- disjointed disconnected disconnected Antonym- continuous attached attached Sentence- The rapid gunfire made a staccato sound as it hit the side of the building.

36. typhus Definition- An infectious disease with sustained high fever, depression, delirium, and red rashes. Sentence- Typhus spread rapidly through the village, as young and old alike developed high fevers and rashes.

37. Vocabulary Chapters 13-15

38. stricken Definition- Afflicted with a serious disease or overwhelming emotion. Synonym- suffering incapacitated incapacitated Antonym- healthy Sentence- The little baby was stricken with measles because his health was so poor.

39. latticed Definition- An open framework made of interwoven strips crossing at regular intervals. Sentence- The bottom of the front porch was latticed and reminded me of a fishing net.

40. tantalize Definition- To tease or torment by or as if by allowing to see but keeping out of reach something desired. Synonym- tease torment torment tempt tempt Antonym- comfort Sentence- The smell of the freshly baked cookies was tantalizing, and I couldn’t wait to eat them.

41. contempt Definition- A feeling that someone or something is inferior or undesirable. Synonym- disdain scorn scorn disrespect disrespect Antonym- admiration Sentence- Jews were held in contempt by the Nazis and were seen as an inferior race.

42. sprawling Definition- To spread out in a straggling or disordered fashion. Synonym- extensive rambling rambling Antonym- narrow Sentence- The tree’s roots were sprawling in all directions.

43. donned Definition- put on, dressed in. Synonym- dressed Antonym- undressed Sentence- The small girl donned her coat and hat to go outside.

44. Vocabulary Chapters 16-afterword

45. warily Definition- Being on one's guard against danger. Synonym- cautiously suspiciously suspiciously Antonym- thoughtlessly Sentence- The policeman moved warily as he apprehended the criminal.

46. ignore Definition- To refrain from noticing or recognizing. Synonym- disregard overlook overlook Antonym- notice Sentence- I chose to ignore the irritating person kicking at my seat.

47. conceal Definition- To cover or keep from sight. Synonym- hide obscure obscure Antonym- reveal expose expose Sentence- He concealed the weapon under his coat.

48. avoid Definition- To keep away from; keep clear of. Synonym- shun reject reject Antonym- court, invite Sentence- He tried to avoid the urge to overeat and left the table.

49. temporary Definition- Lasting, existing, serving, or effective for a time only; not permanent. Synonym- momentary fleeting fleeting transient transient Antonym- permanent Sentence- The job was only temporary, lasting for two months.