Unwind Ch. 1 Vocab Flashcard 2

Front

For a large family, it's unusually quiet, and the clatter of silverware makes the lack of conversation even more ____.

Back

conspicuous

Front

Connor wonders how he can call his place home when he's about to be evicted - not just from where he sleeps, but from the hearts of those who love him.

Back

evicted

Front

Connor feels like punching that smug look off the kid's face, but he ___ himself. He didn't rescue the kid just to beat him up.

Back

restrains

Front

Lev feels the sharp ___ of the Cadillac and the pull of the seat belt.

Back

deceleration

Front

Her intentionally ___ tone makes Connor storm off.

Back

condescending

Front

He hurls the champagne glass against the wall, shattering it and spraying ___ of crystal over the buffet table.

Back

fragments

Front

Risa is called into the headmaster's office with three adults. A ___ sits in judgment.

Back

tribunal

Front

He tries to get up, but can't. He thinks it's because of the ___, but realizes he's tied to a tree by thick vines.

Back

tranquilizers

Front

The truth is in her voice, the quiver of apology like an echo. It's such a ___ for her to say his name.

Back

strain

Front

Miss Ward, it's not dying. Everyone would be more comfortable if you didn't suggest something so blatantly ___.

Back

inflammatory