All American Boy: Vocab Terms

What is the definition of achievement?

• lack of success.

• a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.

• the omission of expected or required action.

• a thing done prior to graduating.

What is the definition of dutiful?

• enlisting in the air force.

• showing a lack of respect or courtesy; impolite.

• being considerate of neighbor.

• conscientiously or obediently fulfilling ones duty.

What is the definition of melodramatic?

• being exaggerated, sensationalized, or over emotional.

• being happy.

• showing no signs of emotions.

• having no reaction.

What is the definition of sacrifice?

• lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.

• give up something important or valued for the sake of other considerations.

• admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

• admit that something is not valid.

What is the definition of suspicious?

• showing or tending to have a belief in a person's honesty or sincerity.

• having or showing someone kindness.

• telling or expressing the truth; honest

• having or showing cautious distrust of someone or something.

What is the definition of a Good Samaritan?

• a charitable or helpful person.

• a selfish person.

• a person not from this earth.

• a charitable person who tricks the system.

What is the definition of transfixed?

• cause someone to become shy, reserved, and soft spoken.

• cause someone to become overly energetic.

• cause someone to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment.

• cause distrust.

What is the definition of embankment?

• a wall that prevents animals from crossing the yard.

• a wall or bank of earth or stone built to prevent a river flooding an area.

• the fence that prevents students who are leaving.

• a large opening of field and grass.

What is the definition of interrogate?

• to ask questions of someone closely, aggressively, or formally.

• to ask questions pertaining to stealing.

• to offer information or statements willingly.

• to prevent the occurrence of.

What is the definition of a misdemeanor?

• deeds that go unpunished.

• a major wrong doing.

• a minor wrong doing.

• behavior towards others.