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ROTHMC Ch. 7-8
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Ch. 7-8 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| interminable (adj.) | so long and boring as to seem endless; unending |
| retorted (tr. v.) | replied or responded sharply |
| candidly (adv.) | in an honest or direct manner; frankly |
| insolently (adv.) | in a rude or disrespectful manner; rudely |
| sentinels (n.) | guards who watch over someone or something |
| bewildered (tr. v.) | completely confused or puzzled |
| morosely (adv.) | in a sad or depressed manner; melancholy |
| shunned (tr. v.) | ignored; deliberately avoided |
| apprehensive (adj.) | worried; concerned |
| denote (tr. v.) | indicate; signify |
| impale (tr. v.) | strike; pierce somebody or something with a pointed object |
| placid (adj.) | calm; mild-mannered |
| wary (adj.) | careful; cautious |
| flailed (v.) | hit violently |
| jovial (adj.) | happy; cheerful in mood or disposition |
| deflate (v.) | to make someone less confident; put down |
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