Vocabulary from Chapter 1—5 : Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Question 0

AMIABLE

adj

Answer 0

displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

Question 1

ADMONISH

verb

Answer 1

to warn or reprimand

Question 2

DISDAINFUL

adj

Answer 2

showing contempt or lack of respect

Question 3

DUBIOUS

adj

Answer 3

doubtful; not to be relied upon

Question 4

EBB

verb

Answer 4

to gradually lessen or reduce

Question 5

ENGROSSED

adj

Answer 5

having all one’s attention
OR
absorbed by something or someone

Question 6

EXASPERATION

noun

Answer 6

intense irritation

Question 7

FEIGN

verb

Answer 7

to pretend to be affected by

[a feeling, state or injury]

Question 8

GLEAN

verb

Answer 8

to extract [information] from various sources
OR
to collect something gradually

Question 9

OBLIVIOUS

adj

Answer 9

not aware or concerned

[about something happening around one]

Question 10

PRECARIOUS

adj

Answer 10

not securely held or in position;
dependent on chance;
uncertain

Question 11

RAUCOUS

adj

Answer 11

disturbingly loud or harsh (noise)

Question 12

SUBDUE

adj

Answer 12

quiet or depressed manner

Question 13

SUBDUE

verb

Answer 13

to overcome or bring under control

Question 14

SULKY

verb

Answer 14

bad-tempered or resentful

Question 15

TEMERITY

noun

Answer 15

excessive confidence or boldness