Chapters 5-6 Vocabulary Words

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Word

Page #

Definition

brisk 66 energetic, quick
contradict 54 to deny or disagree with what is being said by someone
crevice 72 a narrow opening or crack in a hard surface
dainty 55 showing avoidance of anything rough
headlong 69 headfirst; without pause or delay
innocent 53 not guilty of a crime or other wrong act
sleek 50 smooth and glossy as if polished
speckle 73-74 to mark with colored spots
sullen 54 moving sluggishly, or slowly
wisp 68 a small handful or streak of something

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