Vocabulary

By the Great #|Horn Spoon

Vocabulary Activity

As we read through BTGHS you will need to learn what each vocab word means! As you come across the word in the book you will need to type in the sentence from the __book__ that has the word, and put the page # in parenthesis followed by your initials (so you can get credit for your work), and then tell what the word means in one sentence. Once you do one for each list you are done. You probably won't do one each time and that is okay, as long as everyone does at least one.

Vocab words for Chapters 1-3

slake- He had been sucking a raw potato to slake his thirst. (Pg.5 D.E.) Slake means to quench his thirst. Dire- trouble-{Bmoli} Lurch-to #|dodge a thing.[Evan, 2013] Penetrate-They found themselves in the crew's quarters,where daylight barely penatrated.(pg.7 D.Mutia) To pass into or through. Clamor- But in a push and clamor some clever cut-purse helped himself to our passsage money, leaving us penniless.(pg.11.J.J.) Imperative-a programing peredigm in coumper science .( 3/12GM) Speechless-Suprised.(Pg.75.B.B) Despicable- Some blasted-er,that is to say-some despicable thief made off with our funds.(C.K.pg.22)Deserving hatred and contempt. Scoundrel-There were tradesmen and politicians,Frenchmen and Dutchmen,fat men and thin ones,gentlemen and scoundrels-with not a woman among them.(pg.7 D.Mutia) An unprincipled person or villain. Balance- the ability to maintain bodily equilibrium. (p.t.) Rouge- We must expose the rogue who light-fingered our passage money.(C.K. Pg.19)A dishonest or unprincipled man. Undaunted-"But Praiseworthy was undaunted." Means: Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger,or disappointment; fearless.(K.L. 3-11-13 page 19) Dispirited- The canvas limp and __dispirited__ from the yard arms. (Pg.5 J.J) Dispirited means to lose enthusiasm or hope. Molting- It sheds to make room for a new growth. (P.T.) Oozed-To leak disgustingly

Vocab words from Chapters 4-7

latitude(s)- "One can never be too careful in these latitudes," (Pg.43 J.N) Latitudes are the angular distance of a place north or south of the equator, usually expressed in #|degrees and minutes. horrendous- Terrible, Horrible, Dangerous (Ga,Bald April 3) monotony- "Even a haircut broke the monotony of these endless days at sea." A lack of variety.Pg 60 (J.G 4/3/13) banshee- A fairy woman that cries before someone dies(DS) impending- "An air of impending adventure ran through the ship." Means: Be about to happen.(K.L 4/3/13 pg. 50) becalmed-The merry thrash and throb of the sidewheels creased and the Lady Wilma sat becalmed.Means to stand still or not move.(B.B. April 3,2013) tarry- "Blast! Well, we won't tarry!" (Pg.47 J.N) Tarry means to stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place. yarn-a type string[E.W] languished- exotic- That night, when Praiseworthy and Jack returned to their ship, their arms were loaded with exotic fruits never seen in Boston-- bananas and pineapples and guavas. (Pg.47 J.N) Exotic is strange or unusual; alluring. inclement- ration(ed)- And then fresh water in the tanks got dangerously low and Captain Swain ordered it rationed-- for drinking only. (Pg.62 J.N) Ration(ed) means to allow each person to have only a fixed amount of a (particular commodity) guava-A type of fruit.(J.G.Mar. 11,2013) Patagonia- stalwart-

Vocab words from Chapters 8-11

frigate- necessity- patience-To wait for someone or something.(B.B. April 3,2013) dilemma- "The sooner you wash, Master Jack, the sooner we can tend to our financial dilemma. Means: A difficult situation or problem.(K.L. 4/3/13 pg. 88) obliged- "I'd be obliged if you'd clear some it away. (Pg. 120 J.N) Obliged means make ( someone) legally or morally bound to an action or course of action. exasperated- amble(d)-a slow easy walk or gentle pase.(t.m 4/4/13) lunatic-someone that is crazy(c.m) jostling-. To come in rough contact while moving; push and shove(h/l) hospitality- undertaker- "He was quick to introduce himself as an undertaker." A funeral director Pg 99 (J.G 4/3/13) imposter- Someone that is uninvited.(J.J 4/3/13) courteous- Being nice and using good manners. (P.T.) awesome-some thing that is cool[E.W] extractor- " The boys will be glad to have a tooth extractor in camp." (Pg. 102 J.N) An extractor is a machine or person that extracts things.

Vocab words from Chapters 12-15

elated- "Jack's feet ached from hours in the ice cold mountain spring, but he was too elated to care." Very happy or proud Pg 125 (J.G 4/3/13) petrified-"Jack stood instantly petrified." Means: Make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think. (K.L. 4/3/13 pg. 155) peer(ing)- And then the butler turned, peering at whiskered faces grinning in the yellow light from the hotel.(J.J 4/4/13 pg.128) elegant- Priceless and fancy.(J.J 4/3/13) exaggerate(d)-To expand the truth more then what it should be.(B.B. April 3,2013) emerge(d)- notoriety- The truth of the matter was that Praiseworthy himself began to enjoy his notoriety.(Pg. 130 J.N) Notoriety means the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality. idly- not working or active.[D.M 4\12] bedrock-solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil[b.a.,2013 fisticuffs- The Gentlemen's book of Boxing, or The fine Art of Fisticuffs Explained and Illustrated-- she was afraid it might fall into your hands I suppose. (Pg. 150 J.N) Fisticuffs means to fight with your bare hand. bullwhip-"stranger, you must have the fightin' arm like the end of a bullwhip. A.S 4/12 Vocab words from Chapters 16-18

festivities- A lot of the boys has taken the day off for the festivities. (Pg. 161 J.N) Festivities means a festive celebration. cantankerous- "Don't be cantankerous or I'll fine you for bein' in contempt of court." Means: bad-tempered, argumentative and uncooperative.(K.L. 4/4/13 pg.168) heinous- exuberance- dispatch- "Under what law do you intend to dispatch Doc Higgins from the limb of that tree?" To put to death; kill Pg 166 (JG 4/4/13) savor- interfere- invincible-unstoppable(c.m. 4-4-13) reprieve- vigilant-