The Thirty Nine Steps Chapters 9 & 10 Vocabulary

Define the word "tethered."

• To be tied or fastened with a rope or chain

• To be free and unrestrained of something

• To be lost or misplaced

• To be hidden or concealed

Use the word "fretting" in a sentence.

• She was fretting over the upcoming exam, unable to focus on anything else.

• He was fretting the guitar strings with precision.

• The fretting cat purred contentedly in the sun.

• Fretting is a type of dance popular in the 1920s.

Define the word "tawny."

• A bright red color

• A pale blue shade

• A warm, sandy color

• A deep green hue

Use the word "dispositions" in a sentence.

• The twins had very different dispositions; one was cheerful while the other was reserved.

• The dispositions of the the children's homework was quite impressive.

• The dispositions of the planets were aligned perfectly.

• Her disposition of the trash was extremely efficient.

Define the word "acumen."

• A sharpness of mind or skill

• A movement toward or away from something

• A dull or blunt object

• A feeling of dread or forboding

Use the word "taciturnity" in a sentence.

• His taciturnity made it difficult to engage him in conversation.

• The taciturnity of the small child made him hard to control.

• The man's taciturnity was tempered only by his stupidity.

• She displayed taciturnity by speaking loudly.

Define the word "ruefully."

• With joy and excitement

• With regret or sorrow

• With anger and frustration

• With indifference

Use the word "rogues" in a sentence.

• The rogues were known for their mischievous antics in the village.

• The artistic rogues were furious at being left out of the wedding.

• The rogues sang beautifully in the choir.

• She painted the rogues in bright colors.

Define the word "ingenious."

• Lacking creativity

• Clever and inventive

• Simple and plain

• Old and outdated

Use the word "eminent" in a sentence.

• The eminent scientist received numerous awards for her groundbreaking research.

• The eminent ability to retain information was what made him valuable.

• He was eminent in his ability to remain unnoticed.

• The frog was eminent in its ability to eat whatever it wanted.