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Johnny Tremain 61-90
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| indolent | lazy |
| unruffled | calm |
| encounter | meet |
| sluggish | lazy |
| aloof | distant from others |
| nonchalant | carefree |
| cross | angry |
| belligerent | hostile |
| arrogance | rudeness |
| diffident | shy, timid |
| impotence | weakness |
| bleak | barren |
| gumption | courage |
| sundry | various, different |
| tattled | told on |
| stalked | hunted |
| rakish | stylish |
| formerly | previously |
| shabby | dirty, shabby |
| desperate | hopeless |
| potential | capable, having possibility |
| industrious | hard working, ambitious |
| porter | one who carries baggage |
| rigger | sailor |
| counting-house | money house |
| chaise | carriage |
| gimlet-eyed | narrow eyed |
| reign | rule over, exercise power |
| belle | beautiful woman |
| regal | royal, majestic |