The Graveyard Book Definitions 2:8

Inconsistent or in opposition to something else.

• contradictory
• withering scorn
• apparently
• reluctantly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Clear and easily understood; expressed in a logical and manner.

• lucidly
• skirmish
• attitude
• guess

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Without limits; extending endlessly in time, space, or quantity.

• infinitely
• monument
• obduracy
• nark

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A place of residence; a home or dwelling, typically a permanent or long-term.

• abode
• barrow
• enforcement
• gravestones

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The tall, pointed structure often found atop a church tower, typically serving as a visual landmark.

• steeple
• reassuring
• skirmish
• appreciate

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Small, quick movements or grabs, often implying a sudden or swift action.

• snatches
• a clear conscience
• promotion
• sarcastic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A carved or sculpted figure, typically monstrous in appearance, often found on buildings, especially Gothic churches,

• gargoyle
• corpse
• accustomed
• outlaw

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

To have left a strong, positive impact or favorable opinion on someone; to have made a lasting or significant impression.

• impressed
• petulant
• intrigued
• skeptical

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A person who tells lies or falsehoods

• fibber
• masonry
• dread
• perspiration

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

With great excitement, eagerness, or fervor.

• enthusiastically
• mausoleum
• involuntary
• fairway

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4