Roll of Thunder Ch. 1-2 Vocab

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raucous

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Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise.

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sharecropping

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A system where a farmer works a piece of land in exchange for a share of the crop, rather than paying rent or owning the land.

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emaciated

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Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food.

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reverberated

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To be repeated several times as an echo.

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temerity

Back

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

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imperiously

Back

In a manner showing arrogant superiority or disdain.