Tuck Everlasting - Vocab 2

Front

What is the meaning of 'perilous'?

Back

Dangerous; involving risk

Front

What does the word 'peculiar' mean?

Back

Odd; different from the usual

Front

What does 'thrust' mean?

Back

To push with force; to put forth boldly

Front

What is the meaning of 'parson'?

Back

Minister

Front

What does 'crept' mean?

Back

Moved slowly

Front

What is the meaning of 'vague'?

Back

Not clear or definite; uncertain

Front

What does 'melancholy' mean?

Back

A deep, persistent sadness; sorrowful

Front

What is the meaning of 'reverie'?

Back

A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; daydreaming

Front

What does 'dismal' mean?

Back

Depressing; dreary; causing a mood of gloom

Front

What is the meaning of 'falter'?

Back

To hesitate or waver in action; to lose strength