Watsons Vocab (Ch 1-2)

The Watsons Go to Birmingham

Vocabulary (Chapters 1-2)

Raggedy (adj.)

Unkempt; wearing torn or dirty clothes

Punctual (adj.)

On time

Cockeyed (adj.)

Having an eye that squints or does not look straight ahead

Emulate (v.)

To imitate or act like someone else

Incapable (adj.)

Not able to do something

Hilarious (adj.)

Extremely funny

Howled (v.)

Cried out loudly in pain or grief

Tortured (v.)

Caused intense physical suffering or pain

Blizzard (n.)

A long, severe snow storm

Juvenile Delinquent (n.)

A young person who repeatedly violates the law and/or displays antisocial behavior, such as skipping school.