Vocabulary+-+Chp+7+&+8

Use a dictionary to look up the following words. Then find them in the novel. Use the context clues to select the correct definition, and write a sentence for each, using the word in the same context as it is used in the story. Remember to underline the word in your sentence.

Animosity- A feeling of strong dislike ~Callie

Gyration- circular or spiral motion; revolution; rotation; whirling. ~Callie

Glee- open delight or pleasure; exultant joy; exultation. ~Callie

Mellow- to become detached from worry, strife, stress, etc.; relax ~Callie

Cistern- a reservoir, tank, or container for storing or holding water or other liquid. ~Callie

Persimmon- Any of various chiefly tropical trees of the genus //Diospyros,// having hard wood and orange-red fruit that is edible only when completely ripe. ~Callie

Complusion- an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid ~Callie

Hobbled- to walk lamely; limp. ~Callie

Conjure- to effect, produce, bring, etc., by or as by magic: //to conjure a miracle.// ~Callie

Jeer- to treat with scoffs or derision; mock. ~Callie

Sultry- oppressively hot; emitting great heat ~Callie

Gaunt- extremely thin and bony; haggard and drawn, as from great hunger, weariness, or torture; emaciated. ~Callie

Malicious- full of, characterized by, or showing malice; malevolent; spiteful ~Callie