Tuck Everlasting vocab 1-8
Order by
23 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 tranquil | calm, peaceful |
| bovine | cowlike, dull and slow-witted |
| contemplation | thoughtful observation |
| infinite | endless, everlasting |
| oppressive | uncomfortable, hard to bear |
| meager | sparse, thin, minimal |
| forlorn | pitifully sad or lonely |
| isolation | separation, aloneness |
| melancholy | deep, longlasting sadness; depression |
| rueful | expressing sorrow or regret in a humorous way |
| exasperated | irritated, infuriated |
| apologetic | regretful, sorry |
| jaunty | lively, cheerful |
| marionette | puppet controlled by strings |
| galling | annoying, humiliating, embarrassing |
| disheartened | discouraged, lost confidence or determination |
| venture | risky action or undertaking |
| plaintively | sadly, in a whining tone |
| perversely | deliberately unreasonably, disobediently |
| goggled | stared with bulging eyes, gaped |
| gypsies | wanderers, people who don't settle in one place |
| parson | religious leader, a person who is dull or too serious |
| elated | extremely happy, joyous |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.
Set Champions
Scatter Champion
14.6 secs by kaelyb_lim3
Space Race Champion
142,250 points by kaelyb_lim3