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8th Grade Week 29
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Urchin | poor and often mischievous city child |
| Shrivel | to shrink and wrinkle, especially from heat, cold, or dryness |
| Symmetry | having the same shape, size, and position on both sides of a dividing line |
| Apathy | a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest |
| Exquisite | extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate. |
| Mishap | an unfortunate but minor accident |
| Kiln | an oven used for making pottery |
| Derision | Contemptuous ridicule or mockery |
| Slab | Pressed or rolled flat sections of clay used in hand building. |
| Apprentice | A person who works for another in order to learn a trade |