Vocab 1
large, heavy difficult to carry
cumbersome
having a sharp, strong smell or taste
pungent
living in both land and water
amphibious
Possessive form of It (spelled correctly)
Its
Name of main character
Mai
to capture the fascination of
enthralled
to warn or reprimand firmly
admonished
to cause someone hardship or distress
burdened
Possessive form of Mr. Moises (spelled correctly)
Moises's
Name of main character's love interest
HIM
a bitter verbal attack
diatribe
to find a way around
circumvent
to be courageous but also polite
gallantry
Which is the correct word? Effect or Affect
She had a great _________ on him.
Effect
What do Mai and Ut have in common with their appearance?
Braces
a box that humans carry as a vehicle
palanquin
an idea that is accepted or proposed
theorem
keeping watch for possible danger
vigilant
Correct abbreviation of 1980s
'80s
Name of Mai's friend back home.
Montana
not allowing liquid to pass through
impervious
apparently (from appearances alone)
ostensibly
Correct spelling: Fill in the blank
She ___________ my interest
Piqued
Which word is correct? Reigned or reined or rained:
The king ___________ for 40 years.
Reigned
What candy does Ba give Mai in quarters?
Lemon drops