True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle: Chapter 1 - 8 Vocab
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- abruptly
- in a manner that is unexpected or even rudely sudden
- avenging
- getting revenge
- compel
- to force or to cause something by force
- contempt
- an attitude of dislike, as for something that is considered unworthy
- contradict
- to say the opposite
- court
- to try to gain the affections or love of
- decrepit
- worn out or weakened by old age, illness, or hard work
- destiny
- the course of events in one's life, usually considered to be beyond human control
- docile
- easily managed or trained
- fidget
- to move or behave nervously
- gesticulate
- to move the hands, arms, or other body parts while speaking
- grievous
- serious; causing grief or pain
- hostile
- behaving as an enemy
- hubbub
- loud noise, confusion
- impertinence
- the act of being rude or disrespectful
- laxness
- the quality of not caring or of beign strict enough
- mingle
- to join or mix with others
- perpetual
- constant; continuing forever
- punctilious
- extremely concerned about small details
- stench
- a srong, disgusting smell
- sullen
- appearing gloomy and unfriendly in a way that suggests silent anger at someone
- unnerving
- causing to be nervous or upset
- vermin
- small animals or insects that are annoying or harmful, such as rats or fleas
- vexation
- distress; annoyance
- yarn
- a long story about exciting adventures