Among the Hidden Vocabulary Set 1 Chapters 1
Among the Hidden: Vocabulary
Set 1 Chapters 1 -5
Chapter 1, #1 - Shudder Definition: To quiver in fear. Sentence: As I thought about the ghost I saw in the attic, I shuddered and felt a chill slowly move up my spine.
#2 - Harrumphed Definition: Laughing or smirking sarcastically Sentence: When Charles told me he was going to the prom with the most popular girl in school, I harrumphed in disbelief.
#3 - Umpteenth Definition: Numerous times Sentence: “For the umpteenth time, clean your room!” Screamed Mom.
Chapter 2, #1 - Crouch Definition: To bend down with your arms and legs close to your body Sentence: He crouched behind a bush so that the scary bear wouldn’t see him.
#2 - Skillet Definition: A frying pan. Sentence: I used a skillet to make an egg and mushroom omelet this morning.
#3 - Superstition Definition: A belief that is not rooted in fact. Sentence: One popular superstition is that you will get seven years of bad luck if you open an umbrella inside of a house.
Chapter 3, #1 - Skittish Definition: jittery or nervous Sentence: I get very skittish around spiders, because I am terrified of them.
Chapter 4, #1 - Beseechingly Definition: To ask for eagerly Sentence: “Can I please, please go to the school dance, Mom? ” I asked beseechingly.
#2 - Hover Definition: To linger about; to be suspended in the air Sentence: My little brother always hovers over me when I am chatting online; he is so nosy!
#3 - Scurry Definition: To move about quickly Sentence: The mouse scurried from one end of the room to the other, determined to get to the cheese as quickly as possible.
Set 2 Chps 6 -11
Chapter 6, #1 - Retrieve Definition: To recover or regain Sentence: My dog, Pebbles, is great at playing “fetch”. He always retrieves the ball, no matter how far I throw it!
Chapter 7, #1 - Linger Definition: To stay or remain in a place longer than expected Sentence: I thought the strange boy would finally go away, but he just kept lingering around me.
#2 - Fatigue Definition: Weariness Sentence: After a long day of school, soccer practice, and babysitting for my neighbor, fatigue took over and I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
Chapter 8, #1 - Tentatively Definition: With caution Sentence: I tentatively opened the mysterious box, hoping that spiders wouldn’t pop out and attack me!
#2 - Apparatus Definition: A complex combination of machinery, tools, etc. Sentence: I don’t understand how to use this photocopying apparatus, there are too many parts and it is too confusing.
#3 - Blubbered Definition: To weep noisily Sentence: When my father told me I wasn’t allowed to go to the mall, I whined and blubbered for hours.
Chapter 9, #1 - Reluctantly Definition: To do something unwillingly Sentence: Even though I would rather play video games, I reluctantly did the dishes so that my grandma would stop yelling at me.
Chapter 10, #1 - Incredulous Definition: Skeptical or non-believing Sentence: The boy grew incredulous when he learned about all the unbelievable things that happen in America.
#2 - Guffaw Definition: To laugh loudly; a burst of loud laughter. Sentence: I couldn’t help but guffaw when my sister tripped down the stairs; what a klutz!
Chapter 11, #1 - Unseasonably Definition: Untimely or inappropriately Sentence: It was unseasonably warm for October; I was sweating while walking home from school!
Set 3 Chapters 12 -16
Chapter 12, #1 - Theoretically Definition: hypothetically, possibly Sentence: It is theoretically possible for someone to get straight A’s for their whole school career, but it is unlikely.
Chapter 13, #1 - Sanctuary Definition: A safe haven Sentence: My bedroom is my sanctuary because it is the one place where I feel safe, comfortable, and happy.
Chapter 13, #2 - Telepathy Definition: Communication between minds without speaking or writing Sentence: Sometimes I think my mom has the gift of telepathy because she can always read my mind!
Chapter 13, #3 - Reckless Definition: To be unconcerned with danger or consequences. Sentence: His reckless driving led to a speeding ticket.
Chapter 14, #1 - Pristine Definition: Extremely clean; uncorrupted or unpolluted Sentence: My mom handed me the broom and told me the kitchen better be pristine by the time she got back home.
Chapter 14, #2 - Vague Definition: Lacking in detail Sentence: My answer on the quiz was vague and lacking in detail so I lost points.
Chapter 15, #1 - Rally Definition: An organized protest Sentence: My sister organized a rally to protest unfair amount of homework being given.
Chapter 15, #2 - Taboo Definition: Something deemed inappropriate or unacceptable by society. Sentence: It is considered a huge taboo to make fun of other people’s differences.
Chapter 15, #3 - Prissy Definition: Very prim and proper Sentence: The prissy girl refused to play in the sandbox with the other kids because she didn’t want to get her hands dirty.
Chapter 15, #4 - Bribery Definition: Accepting or giving money or valuables inappropriately. Sentence: My brother offered to give me money to not tell on him to my mother, but I knew that was bribery.
Set 4 Chapters 17 -21
Chapter 17, #1 - Nonchalantly Definition: casually or discretely Sentence: Since Steve didn’t want his mom to see the bad grade on his test, he nonchalantly slid the paper into his binder so that she wouldn’t see it.
Chapter 17, #2 - Flippantly Definition: disrespectfully or shallow Sentence: When Miss Rego asked Billy Bob if he studied for the quiz, he rolled his eyes and flippantly replied, “Um… No. ”
Chapter 18, #1 - Triumphant Definition: Victorious Sentence: The triumphant cries of the World Cup winning team could be heard throughout the stadium.
Chapter 18, #2 - Sarcastic Definition: bitter or ironic joking Sentence: His sarcastic remarks about my flute-playing “mastery” made me feel worse about how awful I play.
Chapter 19, #1 - Famine Definition: an extreme scarcity of food Sentence: Many third-world countries suffer from famine, and people are desperate to find ways to grow or buy more food.
Chapter 19, #2 - Annihilation Definition: complete destruction Sentence: My amazing video game skills led to the annihilation of the entire enemy army.
Chapter 19, #3 - Malnourished Definition: underfed; lacking in nutrition Sentence: The abandoned puppy was malnourished, so we slowly nursed and fed him back to health.
Chapter 19, #4 - Genocide Definition: The deliberate extermination of a group Sentence: The Holocaust is a sad example of genocide because the Nazi army targeted certain large groups.
Chapter 20, #2 - Grimace Definition: A facial expression that indicates disapproval or pain Sentence: I grimaced when my dad told me I would have extra chores this week because of my bad behavior.
Chapter 21, #1 - Daunting Definition: Intimidating or overcome with fear Sentence: The daunting task of studying for my Social Studies mid-term loomed over me for weeks.
Set 5 Chapters 22 -30
Chapter 22, #1 - Revolution Definition: An overthrow of a government or a political system. Sentence: The American Revolution was when the Americans wanted to overthrow the British government and gain freedom from them.
Chapter 24, #1 - Agonize Definition: To be in great pain; or to put forth great effort or thought Sentence: I agonized over whether or not to break my mother’s rule about no football in the house when I was home alone. I was in agony when my computer fell on my foot.
Chapter 25, #1 - Fervently Definition: Having or showing great spirit and enthusiasm Sentence: The cheerleader fervently rooted for the home team throughout the whole game.
Chapter 25, #2 - Deranged Definition: Crazed Sentence: The deranged dog ran around in circles for hours on end.
Chapter 26, #1 - Jolt Definition: To shake up roughly Sentence: My alarm clock rang loudly and jolted me out of sleep, ruining a perfectly good dream.
Chapter 27, #1 - Crusade Definition: An aggressive movement or war for the defense or advance of a cause Sentence: The crusade to end child labor in the U. S. in the early 1900’s led to many new laws that protected children.
Chapter 28, #1 - Cynicism Definition: A distrusting or bitter attitude Sentence: His cynicism was crystal clear in his expression and mannerisms and I knew he didn’t believe a word I had said.
Chapter 28, #2 - Manipulate Definition: To use or influence, usually in an unfair manner Sentence: The boss treated her workers like puppets, and manipulated them to do whatever she wanted.
Chapter 29, #1 - Gruff Definition: Harsh and rough Sentence: The old man was gruff and angry when we told him that his favorite recording artist had changed his name.
Chapter 30, #1 - Burden Definition: Something that is difficult to bear Sentence: The burden of having to carry my books around while on crutches delayed my recovery.
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