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Roll of Thunder,Hear My Cry-IIII
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Literature
6th Grade
12/02/2013

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Term
Cauldron(n)
Definition
A large kettle
Synonym-Kettle Antonym-
Sentence-Professor Snape used the cauldron to mix the potions.
Term
Aroma(n)
Definition
Smell
Synonym-Smell Antonym-Stench
Sentence-There was a sweet aroma coming from the kitchen.
Term
Protrude(v)
Definition
To stick out
Synonym-Extend Antonym-Shrink
Sentence- A handkerchief protruded from his shirt pocket.
Term
Ponder(v)
Definition
To think seriously about something
Synonym-Consider Antonym-Neglect
Sentence-Cassie had nothing to do, but
ponder about the test.
Term
Indication(n)
Definition
The act of pointing out something to someone
Synonym-Signal
Antonym-Misinformation
Sentence-I had an indication about results of math test I took today.
Term
Resent(v)
Definition
To feel angry or annoyed at something or someone
Synonym-Grudge Antonym-Like
Sentence-She resented being told what to do.
Term
Sentinel(n)
Definition
A guard
Synonym-Guard Antonym-
Sentence-The sentinel stood outside the prison.
Term
Timid(adj)
Definition
Shy
Synonym-Bashful Antonym-Confident
Sentence-She's very timid and shy when meeting strangers.
Term
Dialect(n)
Definition
A language considered as one of a group that has a common ancestor: Persian, Latin, and English are Indo-European dialects
Synonym-Accent Antonym-Standard
Sentence-Each country has a different dialect from one another.
Term
Mulatto(n)
Definition
A person with one black and one white parent
Synonym-Mixed Antonym-
Sentence-I heard the term "Mulatto" for the 1st time.
Term
Aristocracy(n)
Definition
People who are thought to be better than the rest of the community
Synonym-Upper Class Antonym-Commoners
Sentence- At one time in China only the aristocracy could own land.
Term
Interject(v)
Definition
To insert words for clarification
Synonym-Insert Antonym-Erase
Sentence-I interjected words in a sentence to make any sense.
Term
Resemblance(n)
Definition
Having a likeness to something or someone
Synonym-Alikeness Antonym-Difference
Sentence-There is no resemblance between her and her sister.
Term
Shantytown(n)
Definition
A town that is poor and made up mostly or poor housing
Synonym-Blighted Area Antonym-
Sentence-There were lots of shanty towns during the Great Depression.
Term
Eviction(v)
Definition
To throw out(a person, especially a tenant) from land, a building, etc., by legal process, as for nonpayment of rent
Synonym-Removal Antonym-Including
Sentence- I had an eviction for one of my rental properties.
Term
Collateral(n)
Definition
Security pledged for the payment of a loan
Synonym-Security Antonym-Independent
Sentence-There was a collateral given to the bank.
Term
Expend(v)
Definition
To use up
Synonym-Consume Antonym-Preserve
Sentence-Bob expended the oil can.
Term
Apprehensive(adj)
Definition
Easy or fearful about something that might happen
Synonym-Jittery Antonym-Calm
Sentence-I was apprehensive about the Ch 1-6 quiz.
Term
Unmerciful(adj)
Definition
Showing no mercy
Synonym-Cruel Antonym-Generous
Sentence-The critics were unmerciful in their assessments of the young actress's performance.
Term
Placid(adj)
Definition
Pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil
Synonym-Peaceful Antonym-Disturbed
Sentence-Monks are usually placid and patient during meditation.
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