Hoot Chapters 1-5 Vocabulary

chortled

• verb. chuckled

• noun. laughter

• adjective. joyful

• adverb. quickly

hoisted

• verb. raised or lifted

• noun. a type of rope

• adjective. very high

• adverb. quickly and quietly

heedlessly

• adv. carefully; attentively; in a focused way

• adv. carelessly; thoughtlessly; in an inattentive way

• adv. cautiously; with great attention; in a mindful way

• adv. deliberately; with intention; in a purposeful way

impenetrable

• adj. impossible to break through or enter

• adj. easily accessible

• adj. capable of being penetrated

• adj. difficult to understand

errant

• adj. described as wandering or straying

• adj. characterized by precision and accuracy

• adj. lacking in energy or enthusiasm

• adj. marked by a strong sense of direction

consternation

• noun. confusion; dismay

• verb. to confuse or dismay

• adjective. causing confusion

• adverb. in a confused manner

balefully

• adv. in a threatening way

• adv. in a cheerful manner

• adv. in a neutral tone

• adv. in a supportive way

defiant

• adj. described as boldly resistant or challenging

• adj. showing a lack of interest or concern

• adj. characterized by a sense of calm and peace

• adj. marked by a tendency to agree and comply

decisive

• adj. described as showing determination beyond doubt

• adj. characterized by uncertainty and hesitation

• adj. lacking in confidence and clarity

• adj. showing a tendency to procrastinate

vaulted

• verb. jumped

• verb. leaped

• verb. crawled

• verb. walked