vocabulary chapters 1-8. lurched – a sudden leaning or roll to one side the bus lurched when the...
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Cricket in Times Square
Vocabulary Chapters 1-8
Lurched – a sudden leaning or roll to one side
The bus lurched when the driver put on the brakes suddenly.
Kimono – a loose garment held in place by a sash worn by Japanese men and womenSai Fong brought a silk kimono to Mario to wear at the Chinese dinner party.
Leery – suspicious or waryThe police was leery of the burglary suspect’s story and did not believe him.
Sheen – brightness, lusterThe musician polished his trumpet until it had a bright golden sheen.
Wistfully – Longing, yearningThe woman wistfully looked at the hamburger that was NOT on her diet.
Soot – a black substance in the smoke from burning coal, oil, word, etc. After cleaning the fireplace, the boy had soot all over his hands.
Peril – chance of harm or dangerThe swimmer knew he was in great peril when he saw the shark’s fin in the water.
Thrum- play on a stringed instrument by plucking the strings
The boy carefully thrummed out the pleasing tune on his violin.
Section 2 Ch 1-8 (continued)PivotUnsavoryGildedSubsideAmidstHaunchesScornfully
Pivot – a point, shaft or pin that something turns on
The fan’s blades turned on a central pivot pin.
Unsavory – unpleasant in taste or smell The skunk left an unsavory smell behind.
Gilded – Cover with a thin layer of goldThe winner of the race received a gilded trophy.
Subside – grow less, die down, become less active
After the hurricane passed, the winds subsided, and everything was calm and still.
Amidst – in the middle of, amongThe bunny hid amidst the grass and flowers in the garden.
Haunches – the hindquarters of an animal
The squirrel sat still on his haunches.
Scornfully – showing contempt: mocking; full of scorn
The home team looked scornfully at their opponents because they knew they would win.