1. Word Study persecuted – (past tense of persecute) To treat in a cruel and unjust way.

2. mist – a cloud of tiny drops of water or other liquid in the air: fog

3. kimono – a loose robe that is tied with a sash

4. phonograph – an instrument that reproduces sound from records

5. luxury – adj. expensive

6. role – n. a position or function

7. freighter – n. a ship used for carrying cargo

8. Word Study logic – a way of thinking about something

9. Word Study apparently – as far as one can judge by the way things appear Apparently, this cat is ready for the office. Apparently, some people think they will learn this way.

10. concert – a musical performance

11. finest – best; most excellent

12. forbidden – off-limits

13. ignores – pays no attention to

14. quivers – shakes slightly

15. startled – excited by sudden surprise of alarm

16. delicate – small or dainty

17. delicate – small or dainty

18. civilizations – plural of civilization: and advanced human society in which agriculture, trade, government, art and science are highly developed.

19. sweltered – past tense of swelter: to suffer, sweat, or become faint from heat

20. emancipator – someone who sets others free from slavery or control