Roll of Thunder Chapters 8-9 Vocabulary

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Irritable

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Having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or made angry; short-tempered, grouchy, testy.

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Scowl

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An angry or bad-tempered expression.

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Mortgage

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An agreement where one borrows money to buy property and agrees to pay it back.

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Suspiciously

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Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something; doubtful, unsure.

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Reassurance

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The action of removing someone’s doubts or fears; to calm someone.

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Rile

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To make someone annoyed or irritated.

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Saunter

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To walk in a slow, relaxed manner.

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Indignant

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Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

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Seep

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To flow or leak slowly through porous material or small holes.

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Skittish

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Easily frightened or excited; nervous.