A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 1-3 Vocabulary

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frenzied. Example: In her attic bedroom Margaret Murry, wrapped in an old patchwork quilt, sat on the foot of her bed and watched the trees tossing in the ____ lashing of the wind.

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excessively agitated

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crevice. Example: Wind blew in the ____ about the window frame, in spite of the protection the storm sash was supposed to offer.

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a long narrow opening

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sullen. Example: Meg looked up at her mother, half in loving admiration, half in ____ resentment.

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showing a brooding ill humor

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Word from 'A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 1-3 Vocabulary' meaning 'the quality of avoiding extremes'. Example: 'You don’t know the meaning of ____, do you, my darling?'

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moderation

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indignantly. Example: 'You peeked!' Charles cried ____. 'We’re saving that for Mother’s birthday and you can’t have any!'

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in a manner showing anger at something unjust or wrong

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Word from 'A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 1-3 Vocabulary' meaning 'marked by extreme and violent energy'. Example: Meg bared her teeth to reveal the two ____ lines of braces.

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ferocious

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characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight. “Do you enjoy being the most ________, uncooperative child in school?”

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belligerent

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characterized by feelings of intense dislike or hostility. Try to be a little less ________.

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antagonistic

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readily reacting to suggestions and influences. Maybe your work would improve if your general attitude were more ________.

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tractable

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held in check or kept back with difficulty. Meg let out a ________ shriek.

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stifled