Barges: long, flat-bottomed boat (p. 107)
Corrugate: to fold or be folded into alternate furrows and ridges (p. 107)
Gild: To give an often deceptively attractive or improved appearance to. (p. 112)
Awe: A mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder inspired by authority, genius, great beauty, sublimity, or might (p. 114)
Impish: Of or befitting an imp; mischievous. (p. 122)
Croon: To hum or sing softly. (p. 155)
Derelict: Deserted by an owner or keeper; abandoned. (p. 181)
Obstreperous: Noisily and stubbornly defiant. (p. 181)
Wheedled: To persuade or attempt to persuade by flattery or guile; cajole. (p. 194)
Vindicate: To defend, maintain, or insist on the recognition of (one's rights, for example). (p. 205)
Translucent: Transmitting light but causing sufficient diffusion to prevent perception of distinct images. (p. 218)
Remonstrate: To say or plead in protest, objection, or reproof. (p. 227)
Gall: Something bitter to endure (p. 232)
Mutinous: Turbulent and uncontrollable (p. 240)
Ostensible: Represented or appearing as such (p. 253)
Indelible: Unable to be forgotten; memorable (p. 262)
Insouciance: lack of care or concern; a lighthearted attitude (p. 267)
Shrill: High-pitched and piercing in tone or sound (p. 275)
Malice: the desire to do harm or mischief (p. 277)
Pied: Patchy in color; splotched or piebald. (p. 283)
Dappled: Spotted (p. 283)
Daub: To cover or smear with a soft adhesive substance such as plaster, grease, or mud. (p. 295)
Imponent: a person who imposes a duty (p. 305)
Contemptuous: Manifesting or feeling contempt; scornful (p. 308)
Abate: To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity; lessen (p. 316)
No comments:
Post a Comment