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Roll of Thunder Vocabulary
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01/05/2026

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boycott
Definition
To refuse to buy, use, or take part in something to protest or try to change unfair treatment.
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meticulous
Definition
very careful about small details
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careened
Definition
moved fast and wildly, almost out of control
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penchant
Definition
a strong liking for something
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verandah
Definition
a covered porch outside a house
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morosely
Definition
sadly and quietly
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dubious
Definition
doubtful or not sure
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obnoxious
Definition
very annoying or rude
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racous
Definition
loudly and harshly noisy
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fallow
Definition
left unused to rest (like land)
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exasperation
Definition
big frustration or irritation
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despondently
Definition
feeling hopeless and very down
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chignon
Definition
hair tied in a neat knot at the back
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acrid
Definition
sharp, bitter smell or taste
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ashen
Definition
very pale from shock or illness
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malevolently
Definition
with evil or harmful intent
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knell
Definition
a sad bell sound (often for a death)
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amenities
Definition
helpful comforts or services
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subdued
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quiet
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emaciated
Definition
extremely thin and weak
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shroud
Definition
something that covers or hides (or wraps a dead body)
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proprietor
Definition
the owner of a business
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disposition
Definition
a person’s usual mood or temperament
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temerity
Definition
boldness that might be reckless
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snidely
Definition
said in a mean or mocking way
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concession
Definition
something given up or allowed
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monotonous
Definition
boring because it never changes
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reprimand
Definition
a serious scolding or warning
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plantation
Definition
a very large farm (often where many workers lived)
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noncommital
Definition
not giving a clear answer or choice
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maverick
Definition
a person who acts independently or differently
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crescendo
Definition
a sound that grows louder and stronger
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languidly
Definition
moving slowly and without energy
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flaunting
Definition
showing off proudly
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chiffonier
Definition
a tall dresser with drawers for clothes
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insolently
Definition
rudely or disrespectfully
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reverberated
Definition
echoed or bounced back as sound
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adamantly
Definition
firmly refusing to change one’s mind
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resiliency
Definition
the ability to bounce back after hard times
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feigned
Definition
pretended or not real
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lethargically
Definition
moving slowly because of tiredness
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impaled
Definition
stuck through by something sharp
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moronic
Definition
very foolish or stupid
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imperiously
Definition
bossy and commanding in a rude way
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admonished
Definition
warned or told someone off gently or firmly
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interjected
Definition
cut in with a sudden remark during a talk
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flaccid
Definition
soft and lacking firmness or strength
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compassion
Definition
caring about others’ pain and wanting to help
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