Vocabulary List Chapters 1-10 The Whipping Boy

What does the word 'sullenly' mean?

• gloomy

• dissatisfied

• happy

• excited

What does the word 'thrash' mean?

• elaborate plan or plot

• when two things are exactly opposite or different; opposed to or against it

• to beat something soft

• to beat someone hard with your fists or by winning a game or competition

What does the word 'defiantly' mean?

• mildly disrespectful

• feeling guilty; regretful; sorrowful

• bold disobedience or a rebel

• none of the above

What does the word 'contrite' mean?

• feeling guilty

• regretful

• sorrowful

• all of the above

What does the word 'exasperation' mean?

• something that appears to be royal

• a wild animal considered undesirable like a coyote

• feeling irritated or annoyed

• none of the above

What does the word 'cutthroats' mean?

•  a bully, someone who is violent toward others

• a sneaky person who has tricks up their sleeves; someone unreliable

• a murderer or other violent criminal

• none of the above

What does the word 'gloat' mean?

• to express great satisfaction at the misfortune of others

• feeling guilty; regretful; sorrowful

• mildly disrespectful

• none of the above

What does the word 'contrary' mean?

• 1. make good use of; manipulate to one’s advantage

• 1. to express great satisfaction at the misfortune of others

• when two things are exactly opposite or different or opposed to or against something

• none of the above

What does the word 'spite' mean?

• when two things are exactly opposite or different; opposed to or against it

• 1. gloomy; dissatisfied-not happy to be there

• something done on purpose or a desire to hurt or offend someone’s feelings

• none of the above

What does the word 'insolent' mean?

• mildly disrespectful

• a joyful muffled laugh

• bold disobedience; a rebel

• none of the above