Roll of Thunder Section 1 Vocab

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Formidable

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Inspiring fear or respect; impressively large or powerful

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Maverick

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An unorthodox or independent-minded person

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Sulky

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Morose, bad-tempered, resentful; uncooperative

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Smugly

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Excessive satisfaction or pride in oneself

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Resiliency

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Ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

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Morosely

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Feeling gloomy, or in a bad mood

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Uppity

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Self-important; arrogant

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Flippant

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Not showing a serious or respectful attitude

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Sodden

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Saturated with liquid; soaked through

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Meticulously

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Great attention to detail; very thoroughly