Manzanar Ch. 6-11 Vocab

What does the word 'wield' mean?

• To hold and use (a weapon or tool)

• To ignore

• To destroy

• To create

What does the word 'derision' mean?

• Mockery

• Respect

• Fear

• Joy

What does the word 'vanity' mean?

• Excessive pride in oneself

• Humility

• Generosity

• Kindness

What does the word 'flourish' mean?

• To grow or develop in a healthy way

• To wither

• To hide

• To fail

What does the word 'orating' mean?

• Delivering a formal speech

• Listening

• Writing

• Reading

What does the word 'brooding' mean?

• Deeply thinking or worrying

• Being carefree

• Laughing

• Playing

What does the word 'pacify' mean?

• To calm someone down

• To anger

• To confuse

• To excite

What does the word 'cowered' mean?

• To crouch down in fear

• To stand tall

• To run away

• To fight back

What does the word 'bleary' mean?

• Blurred or dimmed vision

• Clear vision

• Bright

• Sharp

What does the word 'festered' mean?

• To become worse or more intense

• To heal

• To improve

• To disappear