Chapters 23-24 Vocabulary Words

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Word

Page #

Definition

crook 300 a part of something that is hook-shaped, curved, or bent
deportment 295 the way that a person behaves, stands, and moves especially in a formal situation
drudge 297 to do hard, menial, or monotonous work
hew 300 to shape something by cutting with a sharp tool
husk 291 to remove the thin, dry layer that covers some seeds, fruits, and corn
mortify 296 to cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed and foolish
pliable 302 able to bend, fold, or twist easily
sapling 302 a young tree
shears 286 a cutting tool like a pair of scissors but typically larger
stout 301 thick and strong

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