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NTS_3
Number the Stars - Chapter 3
| Term | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| dawdled | moved slowly or wasted time | lingered, delayed | hurried, rushed |
| scampered | ran quickly with short, light steps | darted, scurried | walked, strolled |
| dim | not bright; faint | dull, faint | bright, clear |
| tidy | neat and orderly | neat, clean | messy, untidy |
| haughty | arrogantly proud | arrogant, proud | humble, modest |
| kneel | to rest on one or both knees | bow, genuflect | stand, rise |
| stooped | bent forward | hunched, bent | straightened, upright |
| clatter | a loud, rattling noise | rattle, bang | silence, quiet |
| sarcastic | using sharp or mocking humor | mocking, ironic | sincere, serious |
| cocoon | a protective covering | shelter, covering | exposure, openness |