Turning Points Unit Flashcards
Frail
(of a person) weak and delicate
Barren
(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation
Crimson
of a rich deep red color inclining to purple.
Fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Wither
(of a plant) become dry and shriveled.
Fury
wild or violent anger
Belligerent
hostile and aggressive.
Disheveled
(of a person’s hair, clothes, or appearance) untidy; disordered.
Nocturnal
done, occurring, or active at night.
Invincible
too powerful to be defeated or overcome.
Gasp
inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain or astonishment
Wryly
in a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor.
Superfluity
an unnecessarily or excessively large amount or number of something.
Foliage
plant leaves, collectively.
Ponder
think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion
Clamber
climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way, typically using both hands and feet.
Gesture
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
Pigmy
a very small person, animal, or thing.
Hemlock
a highly poisonous European plant of the parsley family, with a purple-spotted stem, fernlike leaves, small white flowers, and an unpleasant smell.
Intricate
very complicated or detailed.
Know all the authors
Titles
- Thank you Ma’am
- A sunrise on the veld
- Coffee, snacks, worms
- G.Trueheart, man’s best friend
- Bus stop
- The leaving
Authors
- Langston Hughes
- Doris Lessing
- Karleen Bradford
- James McNamee
- W.D Valgardson
- Budge Wilson
Characters
Thank you ma’am
Roger
Mrs. Jones
G.Trueheart, Man’s Best Friend
Tom Hamilton
Genevieve Trueheart (golden retriever)
Lumberjacks
Aunt prudence
Coffee, snacks, worms
Stephanie Man Kate Jeff Hodges Mrs. Richards Jimmy Jesse Mother Father