The Whipping Boy- Vocabulary

What is a synonym for mulish?

• flexible

• lazy

• agreeable

• stubborn

What is the definition of contemplate?

• unreasonably and inflexibly obstinate

• to fail to give proper attention to

• to view or consider with continued attention : meditate on

• ignore or overlook

What does the word defiant mean?

• full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight

• ready or disposed to comply : SUBMISSIVE

• law-abiding

• a statement expressing the essential nature of something

What is a moat?

• a bridge made to be raised up, let down, or drawn aside so as to permit or hinder passage

• a deep and wide trench around the rampart of a fortified place (such as a castle) that is usually filled with water

• a written warrant or license granted by one having authority

• an outer garment worn on the upper body and varying in length and style according to fashion and use

What is a synonym for thrash?

• whip

• hug

• trash

• play

Which word means to irritate or annoy?

• moat

• sullen

• thrash

• spite

What is the definition of gloat?

• gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed

• a deep and wide trench around the rampart of a fortified place (such as a castle) that is usually filled with water

• to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight

• full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight

What does contrary mean?

• one of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same or nearly the same meaning

• a fact or condition incompatible with another : OPPOSITE

• the words, their pronunciation, and the methods of combining them used and understood by a community

• gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed

What is the definition of sullen?

• to cause irritation or annoyance to

• gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed

• to harass especially by quick brief attacks

• the makeup or appearance of the face or its parts

What is the definition of exasperate?

• to cause irritation or annoyance to

• to please or satisfy

• to run away

• to make known or reveal