Chapters 7-8 Vocabulary Words

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Word

Page #

Definition

avalanche 78 a sudden great or overwhelming rush or accumulation of something
currycomb 93 to use a comb made of rows of metallic teeth or serrated ridges
drowsy 94 causing you to feel relaxed and ready to sleep
hatchet 77 a short-handled ax often with a hammerhead to be used with one hand
immense 78 marked by greatness especially in size or degree
lavish 85 marked by a large amount or excess
muss 87 a state of disorder
racket 79 confused clattering noise
scroll 79 something resembling a roll in shape; especially: a spiral or convoluted form in ornamental design
sedate 90 quiet and peaceful

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