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1. delinquent (noun):
a person who is guilty of a misdeed or an offense
“Byron had just turned thirteen so he was officially a teenage juvenile delinquent and didn’t think it was ‘cool’ to touch anybody or let anyone touch him, even if it meant he froze to death.” (Chapter 1, Page 2)
2. vital (adjective):
necessary to the existence or well-being of something
“I’ve pointed out time and time again how vital it is that one be able to read well.” (Chapter 2, Page 23)
3. emulate (verb):
to try to imitate
“If, instead of trying to intimidate your young brother, you would emulate him and use that mind of yours, perhaps you’d find things much easier.” (Chapter 2, Page 24)
4. punctual (adjective):
not late; prompt
“This is the only way you little punks is gonna learn to be punctual. I hope that fool has a pleasant walk to school.” (Chapter 2, Page 28)
5. panning (noun - gerund):
criticizing severely
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