Shattering Glass Vocab Flashcards
inference
noun
conclusion based off of facts
the inferences about our teacher were wrong
Infer
verb
to reach a conclusion based on evidence
I infer that we will have no school tomorrow because of all the snow
foreshadow
verb
to give a suggestion or hint about something that has not happened yet
the murder of Simon glass is foreshadowed in the first paragraphs of shattering glass, but the reader is left wondering how
annihilate
verb
to destroy completely
or maybe rob didn’t need to defeat. he needed to annihilate
devious
adjective
willing to lie or trick people to get what one wants
the thought ghosted through my mind that glass was more than book smart. he was devious
disgruntled
adjective
angry or dissatisfied
when I get a bad grade, I am disgruntled
baffle
verb
to confused someone completely
I am baffled by people that talk fast
baffled
adjective
confused
people in Spanish class look baffled when ms. edwards talks fast
grimace
noun
an ugly, twisted expression on a person face, usually to pain or disgust
wipe that grimace off your face!
grimace
verb
to make a grimace
My brother grimaced when my mom said he needed to clean his room
dabble
verb
to play or take part in an activity in a way that is not serious
he lives here alone, dabbles in stocks and bonds, and goes to high school as a dodge.
accusatory
adjective
expressing blame or accusing someone
Simons expression was accusatory
demeanor
noun
a persons outward behavior or appearance
based on Jons calm demeanor in school, you would never think he was such an aggressive player
indifferent
adjective
not interested or concerned about something
people are indifferent to the problems of people less fortunate than them
drone
noun
a deep continuous sound
the drone of the heater is what I fall asleep to
