Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Chps. 4-5 Vocabulary

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engrossed

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Absorb the attention of; occupy fully.

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faltered

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Lose courage.

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interjected

Back

Utter words abruptly; interrupt with.

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fathom

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To understand.

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feigned

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Stimulate to pretend to be affected; pretend.

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subdued

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Quieted or brought under control.

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aloof

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Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

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malevolently

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Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

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emphatic

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Expressing something forcibly and clearly.

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mercantile

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Related to trade or commerce.