The Pinballs #5- 8-Vocabulary Ms. Hicks & Mrs. Muir
abruptly My friend left the table abruptly and quickly. Sincerely or hopeful suddenly or unexpectedly
commune People go to the commune share lifestyle which is sometimes not accepted by others. A small group of persons living together sharing work, possessions, income. A small group of persons who do not believe in one another's customs. A small group of persons living together sharing work, possessions, income.
crouched The students crouched down quietly during the practice drill. stand low stooped low
pester Siblings like to pester one another until they get so upset. to bother persistently not badger to bother persistently
gnarled The tree appeared gnarled and twisted. normal regular distorted
clenched I was so nervous, my hands were tightly clenched together. constricted Unclamped constricted
rave The team would rave on and on about the big game they had. talk out of turn talk wildly
hovered A group of students constantly hovered in Hale park. do not hang around near a place or object remained or lingered in or near a place
pester My brother will constantly pester me after school. harass; bother kindness harass; bother
majorette The female majorette danced around at the parade during homecoming week. a female baton twirler A female in the marching band a female baton twirler
startled The sixth grade class became startled as they entered the haunted house. excited suddenly shocked
startled
crouched
gnarled
pester
majorette
hovered
abruptly
commune
clenched
rave