Chapter 7 & 8 Vocabulary Number the Stars

Awe: ________

• a strong feeling of fear or respect and also wonder

• a mild feeling of indifference

• a slight feeling of annoyance

• a weak feeling of curiosity

Hazy: ________

• partly hidden, darkened, or clouded by dust, smoke, or mist; hidden by haze

• completely clear and transparent

• extremely bright and sunny

• loud and noisy

Applique: ________

• a decoration that is sewn onto a larger piece of cloth

• a type of fabric dye

• a method of weaving

• a style of embroidery

Gnarled: ________

• having many twists and hard bumps or knots

• smooth and straight

• soft and flexible

• shiny and new

Wispy: ________

• very thin and light

• thick and heavy

• dark and dense

• short and stout

Relocate: ________

• to move to a new place

• to stay in one place

• to remove something

• to change direction

Mock: ________

• to laugh at or make fun of (someone or something) especially by copying an action or a way of behaving or speaking

• to praise or admire someone

• to ignore someone completely

• to help someone in need

Dismay: ________

• to cause (someone) to feel very worried, disappointed, or upset

• to cause (someone) to feel very happy and excited

• to cause (someone) to feel very calm and relaxed

• to cause (someone) to feel very confused and puzzled

Ruefully: ________

• showing or feeling regret for something done

• happily accepting a situation

• indifferently ignoring a problem

• enthusiastically supporting an idea

Specter: ________

• thought something bad that might happen in the future

• a ghost or phantom

• a type of insect

• a musical instrument