Glossary

Ghetto   
Example: 'The Blankstein family had remained in the ghetto from 1940 until April of 1944.'  
Definition: An area or part of a city where people of a certain race or religion are forced to live. In this case, a Jewish ghetto, where Lilli lived for most of the war.


Incorrigable  
Example: '"By now it must be clear to everyone that this child is incorrigable," Mrs. Chandler told Mrs. Karr.'
Definition: If someone is incorrigable, they are unruly and steadfast, ad not easily swayed by anyone.  it also means someone who is beyond hope of reform, someone who cannot possibly learn to live a different way.  Mrs. Chandler uses this word to describe Lilli, after Lilli kicked Mr. Peabody and Mrs. Chandler decided she had to leave.


Flouted  
Example: '"This has nothing to do with your tardiness.  It has to do with the fact that you flouted our dress code."'
Definition:  To ignore or break a rule; Marilyn 'flouted' the dress code by wearing slacks to school instead of a skirt.


"Damaged Goods" 
Example: 'They'd heard rumours that some of the children were "damaged goods."'
Definition: An expression that means that the children were permanently scarred from their experience in the war, and not able to be healed.


Greenies  
I thought it would make sense add this word, since it's the title of the book.
Example: '"Like the green shoot of a plant?  They've always used it to describe newly arrived Jewish immigrants.  Newcomers.  Greeners."'
Definition: As it says in the quote, it is an expression used to describe Jewish immigrants that have just arrived.  it symbolizes a new beginning, like a plant starting to grow.