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Watsons Vocab 4-6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pomade | scented, waxy ointment, used for the scalp or styling hair |
| hip | slang adj: cool, trendy, stylish or in fashion |
| frostbite | injury to any part of the body that has been exposed for a long time to extreme cold |
| windbreaker | jacket with fitted cuffs and waist that is wind resistant |
| wadded | to roll tightly into a ball |
| skimpy | lacking in size or fullness; less; thin |
| fishy | slang adj: improbable or unlikely (fishy) |
| traitor | person who betrays another person, side, or trust |
| welfare | government assistance given to the poor in the form of money or food |
| peon | an unskilled worker; someone of a lower status who may carry out "dirty work" for a person in a higher position |
| arrangements | plans made in advance for a particular agreement |
| generous | liberal in giving; unselfish |
| mourning | outward symbol or display of grief |
| torture | method of inflicting physical or mental pain |
| conscience | the inner sense of knowing what is right and what is wrong |