Vocabulary for Chapters 1 and 2
1. bawl – To cry or shout out
2. muttered – to speak in low tones so someone else cannot understand you
3. disgrace – the loss of respect and honor
4. reckless – unconcerned with the consequences of an action
5. scowled – a facial expression that expresses anger or disapproval
6. incredulous – something that is unbelievable
7. roguishly – to act in a dishonest manner
8. cunning – the ability to be sneaky in any situation
9. gallantly – brave and noble
10. unfathomable – something that is hard to understand
Vocabulary for Chapter 3 - For 1-4 find the words and using context clues write down the definition
1. Aloof (pg 38)
2. Impersonally (pg 38)
3. Ornery (pg 39)
4. Resignedly (pg 44)
5. Apprehensive – uneasy or fearful of something that might happen.
6. Contempt – hate
7. Defiance – bold resistance to authority
8. Eluded – to avoid or escape
9. Reformatory – an institution for juvenile delinquents that will improve their behavior.
10. Unceasing – continuous without stopping
1. bawl – To cry or shout out
2. muttered – to speak in low tones so someone else cannot understand you
3. disgrace – the loss of respect and honor
4. reckless – unconcerned with the consequences of an action
5. scowled – a facial expression that expresses anger or disapproval
6. incredulous – something that is unbelievable
7. roguishly – to act in a dishonest manner
8. cunning – the ability to be sneaky in any situation
9. gallantly – brave and noble
10. unfathomable – something that is hard to understand
Vocabulary for Chapter 3 - For 1-4 find the words and using context clues write down the definition
1. Aloof (pg 38)
2. Impersonally (pg 38)
3. Ornery (pg 39)
4. Resignedly (pg 44)
5. Apprehensive – uneasy or fearful of something that might happen.
6. Contempt – hate
7. Defiance – bold resistance to authority
8. Eluded – to avoid or escape
9. Reformatory – an institution for juvenile delinquents that will improve their behavior.
10. Unceasing – continuous without stopping