Chapter 6
Define ration-
(n) a fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime.
Define emboldened-
(v) give the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way
Define contemplated-
(v) look thoughtfully for a long time at
Define complicity-
(n) the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.
Define morose-
(adj) sullen and ill-tempered
Define laborious-
(adj) requiring considerable effort and time
Define capitulate-
(v) cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.
Daily Double- Define nocturnal and treachery-
(adj) done, occurring, or active at night.
(n) betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Define demeanor-
(n) outward behavior or bearing
Define taciturn-
(adj) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Define vague-
(adj) of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning
Define menacing-
(v) suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.
Define unscathed-
(adj) without suffering any injury, damage, or harm
Define malignity-
(n) having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Define countenance-
(n) a person's face or facial expression
Define cunning-
(adj) having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion
Define indignation-
(n) anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment
Daily Double- Define incited and retribution
(v) encourage or stir up
(n) punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act
Define solemn-
(adj) formal and dignified