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ROT_4b-5
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Chapters 4b-5
| Term | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| huskily | In a hoarse or rough voice | hoarsely, raspily | clearly |
| falter | To hesitate or lose confidence | hesitate, waver | proceed |
| disclose | To reveal or make known | reveal, uncover | conceal |
| subtle | Not obvious; perceptive | slight, delicate | obvious |
| vaguely | In an unclear or unfocused way | indistinctly, hazily | clearly |
| plumb | Completely or absolutely | entirely, totally | partially |
| vex | To upset or annoy | irritate, bother | please |
| fathom | To understand deeply | comprehend, grasp | misunderstand |
| warily | Cautiously or carefully | cautiously, carefully | boldly |
| guttural | Harsh, throaty, unpleasant in sound | raspy, hoarse | smooth |
| moderate | Not extreme; within limits | mild, reasonable | extreme, excessive |
| subdued | Quiet or less forceful | restrained, muted | lively, intense |
| wheedle | To persuade by flattery or coaxing | coax, cajole | force, demand |
| furrow | To wrinkle or crease | crease, groove | smooth, flatten |
| gutting | Causing strong emotional shock | devastating, crushing | comforting, mild |
| teem | To be filled with many things | swarm, overflow | lack, empty |
| gingerly | With great care or caution | carefully, cautiously | carelessly, boldly |
| proceed | To continue moving or acting | continue, advance | stop, halt |
| humiliate | To embarrass or lower dignity | shame, disgrace | honor, respect |
| retaliate | To strike back in response | avenge, counter | forgive, ignore |