Number the Stars Vocabulary 1-6

Front

a requirement that someone (usually a child) be home by a particular time

Back

curfew

Front

Ellen was described as being ______, meaning thick-set and, usually, short.

Back

stocky

Front

tall and thin

Back

lanky

Front

o damage or destroy on purpose

Back

sabotage

Front

rough, violent criminals: thugs

Back

hoodlums

Front

a feeling of disrespect or disapproval of something or someone

Back

contempt

Front

very serious and formal; sad

Back

solemn

Front

containing mostly homes, instead of businesses/stores

Back

residential

Front

stubborn

Back

obstinate

Front

done in an excessively proud or boastful manner; acting as if one is better than others

Back

haughtily