Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Vocabulary ch. 1-12

Front

What does 'haggard' mean?

Back

Haggard means looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue or worry.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is 'wrath'?

Back

Wrath means extreme anger or rage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'reverence' mean?

Back

Reverence means deep respect for someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What is 'anguish'?

Back

Anguish means severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'leering' mean?

Back

Leering means looking or gazing in an unpleasant, malicious, or lascivious way.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the meaning of 'dust-covered'?

Back

Dust-covered means being covered with a layer of dust, indicating neglect or lack of cleaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

Define 'magistrate'.

Back

A magistrate is a civil officer who administers the law, often in a court setting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'trembled' mean?

Back

Trembled means to shake involuntarily, often due to fear or anxiety.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is the meaning of 'orders' in a commanding context?

Back

Orders refer to commands or instructions given by someone in authority.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What does 'power' mean in the context of authority?

Back

Power refers to the ability or capacity to do something or act in a certain way, often associated with control or influence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6