Vocab: Everyday Use

Question 1

Furtive

Answer 1

1) Adjective

2) Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

3) “She had a few. Furtive boys in pink shirts hanging about on washday after school.” (169)

Question 2

Cowering

Answer 2

1) Adjective

2) Crouch down in fear.

3) “She stoops down quickly, cowering in front of me.” (170)

Question 3

Doctrines

Answer 3

1) Adjective

2) A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.

3) “I accept some of their doctrines, but farming and cattle just aren’t my style.” (171)

Question 4

Clabber

Answer 4

1) Adjective

2) Milk that has naturally clotted on souring.

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Question 5

Dasher

Answer 5

1) Adjective

2) A person who dresses or acts flamboyantly or stylishly.

3) “Uh Huh. She said happily, and I want the dasher too.” (171)

Question 6

Heritage

Answer 6

1) Adjective

2) Property that is or may be inherited.
3) “She can’t even remember the heritage!” (173)