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LA Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Disgrace | To cause someone to feel ashamed |
| Madras | A material pattern used in clothing |
| Muttered | To speak quietly so that it is difficult for other people to hear what you say. |
| Reckless | Not showing proper concern about the possiblke bad result of your action |
| Bawl | To cry very loudly. |
| Quivering | To shake because of fear, cold, or nervousness. |
| Unfathomable | Impossible to understand. |
| Rarities | A person or thing that is not common or usual. |
| Savvy | Practical understanding or knowledge of something. |
| Roguishly | Showing in a playful way that you have done something wrong. |
| Winced | To have an expression on your face for a very short time which shows that you are embarrassed or in pain. |
| Incredulous | Not able or willing to believe something. |
| Scowled | To look at someone or something in a way that shows anger or disapproval. |
| Nonchalantly | Relaxed and calm in a way that shows that you do not care or are not worried about anything. |
| Scatterbrained | A person who is unable to concentrate or think clearly. |
| Shanghai(ing) | to make (someone) do something by using force or tricks. |
| Heaters | Guns or Weapons |
| Gallantly | showing courage : very brave |
| Aloofness | not involved with or friendly toward other people |
| Ornery | easily annoyed or angered |
| Elite | the people who have the most wealth and status in a society :the most successful or powerful group of people — usually singular |
| Dumbfounded | very shocked or surprised |
| Cunning | getting what is wanted in a clever and often deceptive way |