Vocabulary • Ch 15 - The Witch of Blackbird Pond • Definitions

What is the definition of 'demonstrate'?

• Feeling or showing sadness or gloom

• To show or prove something clearly

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• To argue or disagree with someone

What word means to listen and pay attention?

• resignation

• demonstrate

• accustom

• heed

What word means a group of citizens trained for fighting?

• brusque

• mishap

• militia

• demonstrate

What is the definition of 'somber'?

• An action or act that someone does

• Feeling or showing sadness or gloom

• Very happy or excited

• A group of people who make laws

What is the definition of 'dispute'?

• To argue or disagree with someone

• Very happy or excited

• An unfortunate accident or mistake

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

What is the definition of 'despair'?

• To listen and pay attention

• Feeling very sad and hopeless

• Choosing to quit a job or position

• Feeling or showing sadness or gloom

What word means rudely short or blunt in speech?

• brusque

• cavalier

• dragoon

• dispute

What is the definition of 'dictate'?

• A soldier on horseback who fights in battles

• To give orders or tell someone what to do

• A group of people who make laws

• Very happy or excited

What word means very happy or excited?

• parliament

• elated

• resignation

• heed

What is the definition of 'accustom'?

• To get used to something new

• Feeling or showing sadness or gloom

• To show or prove something clearly

• A soldier on horseback who fights in battles