Vocabulary
Chapter 4: “It will be a long night”
sophisticated
exasperated
belligerently
vessels
synagogue
dismay
submerged
Star of David
sophisticated (adj.) – describing a person, ideas, tastes,
manners that have been altered by education or experience
so as to be worldly, wise
Synonyms: adult, refined, sharp, schooled
Antonyms: naïve, uncultured
exasperated (v.) – to irritate or provoke to a high
degree, annoy extremely; to increase the intensity or
violence of
Synonyms: annoyed, intense
Antonyms: pleased, satisfied
belligerently (adv): describing warlike behavior,
out of control, agressive
Synonyms: fierce, hot-tempered, mean, combative
Antonyms: cooperative, helping, kind, nice
vessel (n.) – a craft for traveling on water, usually
larger than a rowboat; a hollow utensil used to hold
liquids or other contents
Examples: boat, ship; cup, bowl, vase
synagogue (n) – a Jewish house of worship, an
assembly or congregation of Jews for the purpose of
religious worship
Synonyms – cathedral, temple, house of worship, chapel
dismay (n.) – sudden or complete loss of
courage, deep sadness
Synonyms – agitation, anxiety, panic, upset, terror
Antonyms – happiness, confidence, assurance
submerged (adj) – under the surface of the water or
other liquid; hidden, covered, or unknown
Synonyms – deep, covered, under water
Antonyms – on the surface, in the open
Star of David (n) – a six pointed star symbolizing
the Jewish religion and culture
Interesting Information: The shape of the star is a “hexagram” which is made up of 2
equilateral triangles. It is also known as the “Shield of David” and is a symbol of
protection.