Roll of Thunder Hear my Cry Flashcards

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intriguing

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arising ones curiosity of interest

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threadbare

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worn thin, so that the individual threads of the fabric show

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3
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maverick

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an unorthodox or independent minded person

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teeming

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filled to overflowing, swarming

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5
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motley

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multi colored - spotted

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6
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exasperation

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a feeling of intense irritation of annoyance

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7
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imperiously

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in an overbearing manner, arrogantly

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scoffed

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expressed doubt or scorn, heavily doubted

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admonished

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to warn or reprimand someone firmly

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10
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reverberated

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repeat several times, echo

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11
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disgruntled

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angry or dissatisfied, grouchy

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fathom

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to understand after much thought

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13
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transfixed

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in a fixed position, unable to move

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verge

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the edge, a border

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discourse

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a serious conversation, a lengthy or serious story

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feigned

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stimulated or pretended; insecure

17
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indicating

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pointing to something; showing

18
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engrossed

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having all attention or interest absorbed by someone or something

19
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rash

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hasty, reckless

20
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patronize

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to do buisness with, be a regular customer of a store or business