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Roll of Thunder,Hear My Cry-IIIIII
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Literature
6th Grade
01/19/2014

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Term
Skittish(Adj.)
Definition
Easily scared
Synonyms-Giddy, Fidgety
Antonym-Calm
Sentence-That horse is very skittish.
Term
Jauntily(Adv.)
Definition
Lively; Perky
Synonyms-Briskly, Cheerfully
Antonym-Sadly
Sentence-Bob moved very jauntily.
Term
Summon(v)
Definition
To call for
Synonyms-Ask, Call
Antonym-Answer
Sentence-The day after Christmas, our parents summoned us to the attic.
Term
Ledger(n)
Definition
A book used for keeping up with one's accounts
Synonyms-Account book, Record book
Antonym-Novel
Sentence-The boy had a ledger for keeping up with his account.
Term
Complex(Adj.)
Definition
Having many parts that are complicated
Synonyms-Complicated, Elaborate
Antonym-Simple
Sentence-The science test was complex.
Term
Reproachable(v)
Definition
Disapproving
Synonyms-Disapproving, Disgrace
Antonym-Approving
Sentence-The task was reproachable.
Term
Lilting(v)
Definition
Playing cheerfully
Synonyms-Melodic, Symphonic
Antonym-Discordant
Sentence-I was lilting with my violin
Term
Desolate(Adj.)
Definition
Abandoned; Lonely
Synonyms-Lonely, Isolated
Antonym-Populous
Sentence-That girl is very desolate.
Term
Savage(Adj.)
Definition
Cruel and Uncivilized
Synonyms-Wild, Brute
Antonym-Gentle
Sentence-The wild pig was savage.
Term
Stricken(Adj.)
Definition
Troubled with illness or misfortune
Synonyms-Harmed, Injured
Antonym-Unaffected
Sentence-The girl's face was stricken.
Term
Menacing(Adj.)
Definition
Threatening
Synonyms-Threatening, Dangerous
Antonym-Promising
Sentence-The girl stayed away from her menacing neighbor.
Term
Vulnerable(Adj.)
Definition
Capable of being attacked or wounded
Synonyms-Exposed, Defenseless
Antonym-Guarded
Sentence-The cow was vulnerable from injury on her neck.
Term
Crescendo(n)
Definition
The peak of a gradual increase
Synonyms-Escalation, Peak
Antonym-Decline
Sentence-The Ripper was by now reaching a crescendo of violence.
Term
Groped(v)
Definition
To find something by feeling around for it
Synonyms-Manipulate, Scrabble
Antonym-Leave alone
Sentence- She groped for her keys in the dark.
Term
Affirmation(n)
Definition
To state something with confidence
Synonyms-Testimonial, Confirmation
Antonym-Denial
Sentence-Affirmations of national identity trod a narrow path.
Term
Despicable(Adj.)
Definition
Deserving to be strongly disliked
Synonyms-Shameful, Vile
Antonym-Honorable
Sentence-Gru from the movie, "Despicable Me" is very despicable.
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