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Among the Hidden: Vocabulary
Definition: To quiver in fear. Sentence: As I thought about the ghost I saw in the attic, I shuddered and felt a chill slowly move up my spine.
Definition: Laughing or smirking sarcastically Sentence: When Charles told me he was going to the prom with the most popular girl in school, I harrumphed in disbelief.
Definition: To bend down with your arms and legs close to your body Sentence: He crouched behind a bush so that the scary bear wouldn’t see him.
Sentence: I used a skillet to make an egg and mushroom omelet this morning. .
Definition: A belief that is not rooted in fact. Sentence: One popular superstition is that you will get seven years of bad luck if you open an umbrella inside of a house.
Definition: To ask for eagerly Sentence: Can I please, please, please go to the school dance, Mom I asked beseechingly.
Definition: To linger about; to be suspended in the air Sentence: My little brother always hovers over me when I am chatting online; he is so nosy!
Definition: To move about quickly Sentence: The mouse scurried from one end of the room to the other, determined to get to the cheese as quickly as possible.
Definition: To recover or regain Sentence: My dog, Pebbles, is great at playing fetch . He always retrieves the ball, no matter how far I throw it!
Definition: To stay or remain in a place longer than expected Sentence: I thought the strange boy would finally go away, but he just kept lingering around me.
Definition: Weariness Sentence: After a long day of school, soccer practice, and babysitting for my neighbor, fatigue took over and I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
Definition: With caution Sentence: I tentatively opened the mysterious box, hoping that spiders wouldn’t pop out and attack me!
Definition: A complex combination of machinery, tools, etc. Sentence: I don’t understand how to use this photocopying apparatus, there are too many parts and it is too confusing.
Definition: To do something unwillingly Sentence: Even though I would rather play video games, I reluctantly did the dishes so that my grandma would stop yelling at me.
Definition: Skeptical or non-believing Sentence: The boy grew incredulous when he learned about all the unbelievable things that happen in America.
Definition: To laugh loudly; a burst of loud laughter. Sentence: I couldn’t help but guffaw when my sister tripped down the stairs; what a klutz!
Definition: Untimely or inappropriately Sentence: It was unseasonably warm for October; I was sweating while walking home from school!
Definition: hypothetically, possibly Sentence: It is theoretically possible for someone to get straight A’s for their whole school career, but it is unlikely.
Definition: A safe haven Sentence: My bedroom is my sanctuary because it is the one place where I feel safe, comfortable, and happy.
Definition: Communication between minds without speaking or writing Sentence: Sometimes I think my mom has the gift of telepathy because she can always read my mind!
Sentence: His reckless driving led to a speeding ticket. .
Definition: Extremely clean; uncorrupted or unpolluted Sentence: My mom handed me the broom and told me the kitchen better be pristine by the time she got back home.
Definition: Something deemed inappropriate or unacceptable by society. Sentence: It is considered a huge taboo to make fun of other people’s differences.
Definition: Very prim and proper Sentence: The prissy girl refused to play in the sandbox with the other kids because she didn’t want to get her hands dirty.
Definition: Accepting or giving money or valuables inappropriately. Sentence: My brother offered to give me money to not tell on him to my mother, but I knew that was bribery.
Definition: casually or discretely Sentence: Since Steve didn’t want his mom to see the bad grade on his test, he nonchalantly slid the paper into his binder so that she wouldn’t see it.
Definition: disrespectfully or shallow Sentence: When Miss Rego asked Billy Bob if he studied for the quiz, he rolled his eyes and flippantly replied, Um… No.
Definition: Victorious Sentence: The triumphant cries of the World Cup winning team could be heard throughout the stadium.
Definition: bitter or ironic joking Sentence: His sarcastic remarks about my flute-playing mastery made me feel worse about how awful I play.
Definition: an extreme scarcity of food Sentence: Many third-world countries suffer from famine, and people are desperate to find ways to grow or buy more food.
Definition: complete destruction Sentence: My amazing video game skills led to the annihilation of the entire enemy army.
Definition: underfed; lacking in nutrition Sentence: The abandoned puppy was malnourished, so we slowly nursed and fed him back to health.
Definition: The deliberate extermination of a group Sentence: The Holocaust is a sad example of genocide because the Nazi army targeted certain large groups.
Definition: A facial expression that indicates disapproval or pain Sentence: I grimaced when my dad told me I would have extra chores this week because of my bad behavior.
Definition: Intimidating or overcome with fear Sentence: The daunting task of studying for my Social Studies mid-term loomed over me for weeks.
Definition: An overthrow of a government or a political system. Sentence: The American Revolution was when the Americans wanted to overthrow the British government and gain freedom from them.
Definition: To be in great pain; or to put forth great effort or thought Sentence: I agonized over whether or not to break my mother’s rule about no football in the house when I was home alone. I was in agony when my computer fell on my foot.
Definition: Having or showing great spirit and enthusiasm Sentence: The cheerleader fervently rooted for the home team throughout the whole game.
Definition: To shake up roughly Sentence: My alarm clock rang loudly and jolted me out of sleep, ruining a perfectly good dream.
Definition: An aggressive movement or war for the defense or advance of a cause Sentence: The crusade to end child labor in the U.S. in the early 1900’s led to many new laws that protected children.
Definition: A distrusting or bitter attitude Sentence: His cynicism was crystal clear in his expression and mannerisms and I knew he didn’t believe a word I had said.
Definition: To use or influence, usually in an unfair manner Sentence: The boss treated her workers like puppets, and manipulated them to do whatever she wanted.
Definition: Harsh and rough Sentence: The old man was gruff and angry when we told him that his favorite recording artist had changed his name.
Definition: Something that is difficult to bear Sentence: The burden of having to carry my books around while on crutches delayed my recovery.