Number the Stars Ch. 14-17 Vocabulary

Insolently

• showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.

• displaying extreme politeness and humility.

• exhibiting a cheerful and friendly demeanor.

• demonstrating a lack of interest or concern.

Faltered

• to move confidently and steadily.

• to move unsteadily or in a way that shows a lack of confidence.

• to run quickly and efficiently.

• to jump high and land softly.

Stricken

• showing great distress.

• feeling joyful and happy.

• experiencing a sense of calm.

• displaying indifference.

Belligerently

• hostile and aggressive.

• peaceful and calm.

• friendly and welcoming.

• indifferent and passive.

Hastily

• with excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly.

• in a slow and deliberate manner.

• with great care and attention to detail.

• in a relaxed and leisurely way.

Executed

• carry out a sentence of death on someone.

• to perform a task successfully.

• to initiate a legal process.

• to complete a project ahead of schedule.

Churning

• move about rigorously.

• remain still and quiet.

• float gently on water.

• move in a straight line.

Tantalized

• to satisfy someone's desires completely

• to torment or tease someone with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable

• to ignore someone's requests or needs

• to encourage someone to pursue a goal without providing support

Contempt

• the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.

• a strong feeling of admiration for someone or something.

• a state of being confused or uncertain about something.

• a sense of joy and happiness towards others.

Brusque

• abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

• polite and courteous in conversation.

• slow and deliberate in response.

• friendly and warm in demeanor.