Roll of Thunder Vocab - Definitions

Front

Firm determination to achieve something

Back

resolve

Front

Keeping watch for danger or threats

Back

Vigilant

Front

Triumph over negative aspects; overcome.

Back

transcend

Front

truthful and straightforward

Back

candid

Front

Rude and arrogant lack of respect

Back

insolent

Front

Opposes official policy, especially of an authoritarian state

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dissident

Front

fair, just, treating all rivals equally

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impartial

Front

To treat with apparent kindness that implies superiority.

Back

patronize

Front

Acting in a secret or dishonest way

Back

underhanded

Front

Unemotional, dispassionate, or moderate behavior; self-control.

Back

Restraint