Chapters 11-12 Vocabulary Words

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Word

Page #

Definition

attentive 73 listening or watching something carefully
bedstead 83 the framework of a bed
contradict 79 to deny or disagree with what is being said
dumpling 81 a small lump of dough that is boiled or steamed
flash 76 to move or pass very quickly
harrow 82 break up and smooth out soil
horehound 78 the dried leaves and flowering tops of a mint plant, often used to make candy
parched 81 very dry especially because of hot weather and no rain
pshaw 77 a term used to express irritation, disapproval, contempt, or disbelief
queer 84 questionable; suspicious
sober 87 showing a very serious attitude or quality
swiftly 81 with speed; quickly
waggle 74 a jerky motion back and forth
wagon box 76 the body of a vehicle with four wheels

Definitions utilized from Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary and Merriam-Webster's Word Central Dictionary based on use in On the Banks of Plum Creek.


by: Casey Jo Burrus © 2016
Bingham, Illinois
updated: January 3, 2017
Cowden-Herrick Schools