Hoot Vocabulary

What is the definition of skeptical?

• not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

• unable to think clearly; bewildered.

• suggesting something supernatural; uncanny.

What is the definition of clammy?

• closely compacted in substance.

• covered or saturated with water or another liquid.

• unpleasantly damp and sticky or slimy to touch.

What is the definition of ambush?

• to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.

• a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position.

• perplexed and confused; very puzzled.

What is the definition of chortle?

• laugh in a breathy, gleeful way; chuckle.

• shed tears

• a loud, sharp cry, especially of pain, surprise, or delight; a shout.

What is the definition of accost?

• move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.

• move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time.

• approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

What is the definition of intrigued?

• a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.

• arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.

• eager to know or learn something.

What is the definition of despondent?

• having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy.

• a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

• in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

What is the definition of sullen?

• bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.

• a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.

• regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval.

What is the definition of clobber?

• settle or move into a warm, comfortable position.

• squeeze (someone) tightly in one's arms, typically to express affection.

• hit (someone) hard.

What is the definition of impenetrable?

• allowing access, passage, or a view through an empty space; not closed or blocked up.

• impossible to pass through or enter.

• hanging or draping loosely and gracefully.