Short Story Vocab #1

The flag began to unfurl in the gentle breeze.

• • To unfold or spread out

• • To cry or whine

• • To show great courage and bravery

• • To confirm or guarantee

When he didn't get his way, he started to snivel and complain.

• • To unfold or spread out

• • To cry or whine

• • To show great courage and bravery

• • To confirm or guarantee

The valiant knight bravely faced the dragon to rescue the princess.

• • To unfold or spread out

• • To cry or whine

• • To show great courage and bravery

• • To confirm or guarantee

The audience was aghast at the magician's incredible trick.

• • To unfold or spread out

• • To cry or whine

• • To show great courage and bravery

• • Filled with shock, horror, or amazement

She replied peevishly when asked about her broken toy.

• • To unfold or spread out

• • In a bad-tempered or annoyed manner

• • To show great courage and bravery

• • To confirm or guarantee

His wrath knew no bounds when he discovered the mess in the house.

• • Verb

• • Adjective

• • Noun

• • Adverb

The dilapidated old house was in desperate need of repair.

• • Verb

• • Adjective

• • Noun

• • Adverb

I can vouch for her honesty; she has always been truthful.

• • Verb

• • Adjective

• • Noun

• • Adverb

His bad habits were ingrained in him from a young age.

• • Verb

• • Adjective

• • Noun

• • Adverb

She felt giddy with excitement as the roller coaster climbed to its highest point.

• • Verb

• • Adjective

• • Noun

• • Adverb