Where the Red Fern Grows Vocabulary 10-20

Match the following definitions to the proper vocabulary word: Allowing air to enter and move around

• belligerent

• ventilating

• nonchalantly

• underestimate

Hostile, wanting to fight

• nonchalantly

• designated

• begrudgingly

• belligerent

To think something is not as good as it really is

• belligerent

• ventilating

• underestimate

• begrudgingly

Done in a carefree and unconcerned manner

• nonchalantly

• designated

• belligerent

• underestimate

In a way that shows discontent or resentment

• ventilating

• nonchalantly

• designated

• begrudgingly

To be chosen for a particular job or task

• belligerent

• designated

• underestimate

• begrudgingly

Match the definition with the correct vocabulary word: Very serious; not cheerful.

• taut

• jubilant

• solemn

Astonished or amazed.

• dumbfounded

• foliage

• fleeting

Lasting a very short time.

• solemn

• foliage

• fleeting

Extremely happy; ecstatic.

• solemn

• jubilant

• dumbfounded