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Roll of Thunder_4a
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Chapter 4a
| Term | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| verge | the edge or brink of something | edge, brink | center |
| expound | to explain in detail | explain, elaborate | confuse |
| chuckle | to laugh quietly | giggle, snicker | sob |
| admonish | to warn or scold | caution, reprimand | praise |
| prevail | to triumph or take control | succeed, triumph | fail |
| rivet | to fasten attention firmly | fix, hold | release |
| feigned | pretended or faked | fake, false | genuine |
| ploy | a tactic or trick | strategy, scheme | honesty |
| authoritatively | in a confident, commanding way | firmly, decisively | uncertainly |
| slink | to move stealthily or sneak away | sneak, creep | stride |