1. 1. INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER (N)
Swallowing Stones - Chapters 1-12 Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, 10/13
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1. INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER (N)
Accidental killing of a human being that resulted from recklessness
Sentence: Anyway, I think when it’s an accident it’s called involuntary manslaughter…

2. IS AN ACCESSORY TO THE CRIME.
2. ACCESSORY (N)
A person who assists a lawbreaker in carrying out a crime
A person who knows that a crime has been committed and aids the lawbreaker with the intent to defeat justice
THE GETAWAY DRIVER
IS AN ACCESSORY TO THE CRIME.
Sentence: And if I don’t come forward, that makes me an accessory to the crime.

3. 3. CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE (N)
Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion; indirect evidence
Sentence: Since the police only had circumstantial evidence on the alleged criminal, they were unable to convict and the man walked free.

4. 4. HARBOR (V) 5. MONOLOGUE (N) To give shelter to; to conceal; to hide
Sentence: What would they do if they knew they were harboring a killer under their roof?
5. MONOLOGUE (N)
A prolonged talk or speech by a single speaker
Sentence: When Michael didn’t say anything, Darcy continued her monologue, seemingly to no one...

5. 6. VIGIL (N) 7. STAGNANT (ADJ)
A watch or a period of watchful attention
Sentence: And there he kept his vigil until the streetlights blinked on.
7. STAGNANT (ADJ)
Stale or foul from not flowing or moving; inactive; motionless
Sentence: The water in their containers had become stagnant.

6. 8. IMPISH (ADJ) 9. TAUT (ADJ) mischievous; prankish
Sentence: But he still had the same impish face, though his usual grin was absent at the moment.
9. TAUT (ADJ)
Tightly drawn; not slack; tense
Sentence: The bedspread was smooth and taut, not a single wrinkle.

7. 10. UNCEREMONIOUSLY (ADV)
Done in a hasty or rude way; abruptly
Sentence: Andrea sat back and plunked her feet unceremoniously on Jenna’s stomach, using it for a footrest.
11. HYPOCRITE (N)
A person whose actions contradict their stated beliefs
Sentence: The hypocrite says one thing and then does the complete opposite.

8. 12. WIRY (ADJ) 13. DECEIT (N) Sinewy (muscular) and lean
Sentence: He was a short, wiry man with milky blue eyes, thick white hair, and a goatee…
13. DECEIT (N)
The act of lying or deceiving
Sentence: At least he could put an end to that small web of deceit…

9. 14. RENEGADE (ADJ) 15. INCONSPICUOUS (ADJ)
Going against the norm; rebellious
Sentence: His renegade behavior will get him in trouble.
15. INCONSPICUOUS (ADJ)
Not noticeable or not prominent
Sentence: So Michael took an inconspicuous seat in the corner of the room.