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Chapter 1-3
Term | Definition |
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Disgrace | To cause someone to feel ashamed. |
Muttered | To speak quietly so that it is difficult for other people to hear what you say. |
Cowlick | A small bunch of hair on a person's head that sticks up above the hair around it. |
Reckless | Not showing proper concern about the possible about the bad results of your actions. |
Bawl | To cry very loudly. |
Quivering | To shake because of fear, nerves, or coldness. |
Unfathomable | Impossible to understand. |
Rarities | A person or things that is not common or usual. |
Savvy | Understanding or knowledge of something. |
Roguishly | Showing in a playful way that you did something wrong. |
Winced | To have an expression on your face for a very short amount of time which shows that you are embarrassed or in pain. |
Incredulous | Not able or willing to believe something. |
Scowled | To look at someone or something in a way that showed anger or disapproval. |
Nonchalantly | Relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not care or are worried about anything. |
Scatterbrained | A person who is unable to concentrate or think clearly. |
Shanghai(ing) | To make (someone) do something by using force or tricks. |
Heaters | Guns or weapons |
Gallantly | Showing courage: very brave |
Aloofness | Not involved with or friendly toward other people |
Ornery | easily annoyed or angered |
Elite | the people who have the most wealth and status in a society: the most successful or powerful group of people- usually singular |
Dumbfounded | very shocked or surprised |
Cunning | getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way |
Madras | A material pattern used in clothing |