Vocabulary • Ch 4 - Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry • Fill in the blanks

She fought hard to _________ in the courtroom.

• patronize

• subtle

• discourse

• prevail

She wanted to _________ in meaningful conversation.

• fidget

• engage

• writ

• vex

She gave me _________ instructions on how to get to the store.

• solemn

• chide

• direct

• proprietor

The rider tightened the _________ to slow down the horse.

• rein

• engage

• fidget

• feigned

She gave him a _________ look and turned away.

• prevail

• solemn

• fidget

• haughty