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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| timid | adj, easily frightened EX: Ocam was a timid little man. So _____ that the villagers called him "Pigeon." |
| mocked | verb, to tease or laugh at in a scornful manner. EX: The villagers _____ him with the title, "Ivan the Terrible." |
| taunts | noun, remarks made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone. EX: Ivan's cowardly looks only created _____ from the crowd. |
| jeered | verb, made rude and mocking remarks EX: they _____ cruelly at his appearance. |
| disbelief | noun, inability or refusal to accept something true or real EX: the saloon echoed with their _____. |
| unyielding | adj, not giving way to pressure EX: the new mattress was uncomfortable and _____. |
| implacable | adj, relentless or unstoppable EX: the old door was _____ due to rust from the weather |
| perils | noun, exposure to injury, loss, or destruction. EX: rock climbing requires many safety pleasures to prevent serious _____. |
| provoked | verb, to anger or enrage into action EX: the bully _____ the victim into sticking up for themselves by pushing him. |
| amiably | adverb, friendly or sociable. EX: the two friends chatted _____ about a variety of things. |
| burly | adj, large in bodily size, strength. EX: the _____ football players blocked the width of the hallway when they stood side by side. |
| grave | adj, threatening a seriously bad outcome EX: the storytellers tones were so _____ that the entire crew sat in silence. |
| tallsman | noun, object that is thought to have magical powers EX: the husband pulled the _____ from his pocket and made a wish. |
| gruffly | adverb, a voice spoken lowly or harshly in tone EX: the suffering soldier hollered _____ at the soldiers to stay safe. |
| enthralled | verb, to captivate or charm. EX: the three sat listening in an _____ state at the soldiers adventures. |