Chapters 1-2 Vocabulary Words

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Word

Page #

Definition

boast 5 to call attention to something that is a source of pride
demolish 28 to eat all of something quickly
fidget 8 to move or act restlessly or nervously
gangle 16 loosely and awkwardly built; lanky
mellow 28 warm and relaxed by or as if by liquor
placid 16 not moving much; calm and steady
quiver 25 to shake or move with slight trembling motion
rap 6 to strike with a sharp blow
scuffle 4 to fight briefly and usually not very seriously
trudge 1 to walk slowly and heavily because you are tired or working very hard

Definitions utilized from Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary and Merriam-Webster's Word Central Dictionary based on use in Farmer Boy.


by: Casey Jo Burrus © 2012
Bingham, Illinois
updated: June 4, 2016
Cowden-Herrick Schools