Johnny Tremain Vocab Flashcards
Brackish- adjective
Def.- somewhat salty
Synonym- briny, salty
Antonym- clean
Parasitic- adjective
Def.- of pretending to, or characteristics of living off others
Synonym- leech
Ethereal- Adjective
Synonym- heavenly, divine, ghostly, refined, delicate
Artisan- noun
Synonym- craftsman
Crucible- noun
Def.- Container to hold melted metal
Sluggard- noun
Synonym- lazy, slug-like,
Trenchers- noun
Synonym/def.- Wooden plate or plater
Repousse- adjective
Synonym/def.- Fine silver work
Vulgarity- noun
Synonym- Lacking sophistication, crudeness,
Antonym- tastefulness, good taste, refinement
Mundane- adjective
Synonym/def.- common, ordinary, earthly, boring, lacking interest
Insufferable- adjective
Synonym/def.- intolerable, unbearable, not to be endure,
Poultice- noun
Synonym/def.- Soft, moist, cloth, usually done erbs
Berated- verb
Synonym/def.- scold, rebuked, abuse, vilify
Antonym- to praise, compliment
Hypocritical- adjective
Synonym/def.- pretentious, insincere, two-faced
Antonym- sincere
Gumption- noun
Synonym/def.- boldness, guts to try something
Antonym- timidity, cowardess
Felon- noun
Synonym/def.- blister or infection, pimple
Chagrined- noun
Synonym/def.- embarrassed, mortified, humiliated
Antonym- confident
Wattles- noun
Synonym/def.- double chin, skin dangling from neck to chin
Arrogance- noun
Synonym/Def.- cockiness, excessive pride
Antonym- humility, humble
Snuff- noun
Synonym/Def.- powdered tobacco, tobacco