Number the Stars Vocab Flashcard Ch 17-18

Front

Feeling of regarding something as worthless.

Back

contempt

Front

Feeling or showing disgust and anger

Back

scornfully

Front

A loud harsh sound

Back

strident din

Front

To become quiet or less violent

Back

subsided

Front

Severely critical or sarcastic

Back

Caustic

Front

to shake, quiver, or tremble

Back

quavering

Front

to pass through every part of

Back

permeated

Front

Regularly occurring with rhythm

Back

rhythmic

Front

cautiously, carefully

Back

warily

Front

hidden; kept secret

Back

concealed