Roll of Thunder Ch. 3-4 Vocab

resiliency

• The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

• A state of being weak and fragile.

• The process of becoming stronger through adversity.

• A measure of how much stress one can handle before breaking.

embittered

• Feeling of being joyful and content.

• Feeling of being bitter or resentful.

• Feeling of being indifferent and apathetic.

• Feeling of being excited and enthusiastic.

adamantly

• In a way that suggests one will not be persuaded to change one's mind; firmly and resolutely.

• In a manner that is uncertain and wavering.

• In a way that is easily influenced by others.

• In a manner that is indifferent and apathetic.

feigned

• Simulated or pretended; insincere.

• Genuine and heartfelt; sincere.

• Uncertain or ambiguous; unclear.

• Natural and spontaneous; unforced.

admonished

• Encourage someone positively.

• Warn or reprimand someone firmly.

• Ignore someone's mistakes.

• Praise someone's achievements.

precariously

• In a way that is not securely in position and is likely to fall or collapse.

• In a manner that is stable and secure.

• In a way that is carefully planned and executed.

• In a manner that is easily understood and clear.