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ROT_12a-12b
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Chapters 12a-12b
| Term | Definition | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|
| stricken | Overwhelmed by grief, shock, or distress | devastated, overwhelmed | calm, relieved |
| traipse | To wander or walk about aimlessly | roam, wander | stay, remain |
| menacingly | In a threatening or dangerous manner | threateningly, ominously | harmlessly, kindly |
| billowed | Swelled outward like a cloud or wave | expanded, puffed | collapsed, shrank |
| transfixed | Held motionless by amazement or fear | captivated, stunned | indifferent, unmoved |
| solemnly | In a serious and formal way | gravely, earnestly | playfully, lightly |
| hastily | Done quickly with little care | hurriedly, rapidly | slowly, carefully |
| adamant | Firm and unwilling to change | stubborn, resolute | flexible, yielding |
| acrid | Having a sharp, bitter smell or taste | pungent, harsh | mild, pleasant |
| charred | Burned and blackened by fire | scorched, burned | fresh, unburned |
| singe | To burn something slightly | scorch, sear | cool, preserve |
| destruction | Great damage or ruin | devastation, ruin | construction, repair |
| oblivious | Not aware of what is happening | unaware, ignorant | aware, attentive |
| remnants | Small remaining parts | leftovers, fragments | whole, entirety |
| persisted | Continued firmly despite difficulty | insisted, continued | quit, yielded |
| strained | Showing tension or stress | tense, stressed | relaxed, calm |
| flimsy | Weak or not very strong | fragile, weak | sturdy, strong |
| cautious | Careful to avoid danger | careful, wary | reckless, careless |