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AlCaponeVocab 23-26

Vocabulary for Al Capone Shines My Shoes chpts 23-26

TermDefinition
tromp v., to walk or step heavily
contagious adj., having a sickness that can be passed to someone else
quarantine v., being kept away from others to prevent a disease from spreading
livestock n., farm animals such as cows, horses, or pigs
satchel n., a large shoulder bag
oblivious adj., completely unaware of someone or something
disarray n., a confused or messy condition
shimmy v., to move or shake from side-to-side
transfixed v., to cause someone to sit or stand without moving because of surprise, shock, or interest in something
significant adj., very important
scarlet adj., a bright red color
carousel n., merry-go-round
gratitude n., a feeling of appreciation or thanks
pell-mell adv., in a confused and hurried way
commandeer v., to take over something by force
gloat v., to show in a selfish way that you are happy with your own success or another person's failure
triumphantly adv., celebrating victory or success
rib v., to make jokes about someone in a friendly way; to kid or tease
rigid adj., stiff and straight
resounding adj., leaving no doubt; very definite
giddy adj., joyful, playful, and silly
linger v., to stay somewhere beyond the usual or expected time
dapper adj., having a neat appearance; dressed in fancy clothes
manipulate v., to control someone in a clever, unfair or selfish way
submission n., perfect obedience; accepting the authority of someone else
flourish n., a sudden smooth movement that is likely to be noticed
dour adj., serious and unfriendly
rodent n., a small animal such as a mouse or rat, that is furry and has sharp front teeth
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