Touching Spirit Bear- Chapter 1-6 Vocabulary

Question 0

Skiff

Answer 0

A flat bottomed boat

Question 1

Probation Officer

Answer 1

A person monitoring convicted criminals who are out of custody

Question 2

Detainees

Answer 2

Prisoners

Question 3

Cowering

Answer 3

Crouching from something frightening

Question 4

Prosecutor

Answer 4

The representative of the government who pursues formal charges against the accused

Question 5

Sentencing

Answer 5

A hearing to determine consequences for a crime

Question 6

Chafed

Answer 6

To rub and irritate

Question 7

Plead

Answer 7

To claim guilt or innocence in a court

Question 8

Juvenile delinquent

Answer 8

A young person in trouble with the law

Question 9

Stifling

Answer 9

Suffocating

Question 10

Conscious

Answer 10

Aware of

Question 11

Deadfall

Answer 11

Tangled, fallen trees and branches

Question 12

Billowy

Answer 12

Rolling waves or mass

Question 13

Shrouded

Answer 13

Concealed

Question 14

Unflinching

Answer 14

Steady and unafraid

Question 15

Arraignment hearing

Answer 15

The first stage of a trial where the accused makes a plea

Question 16

Moseyed

Answer 16

Moving in a stow or leisurely way

Question 17

Depositions

Answer 17

Testimony taken down in writing

Question 18

Fleeting

Answer 18

Drifting or fading away

Question 19

Brandished

Answer 19

Wave or exhibit in an intimidating manner