If you were looking for a 5-letter word on page 34 that means disrespect or a strong dislike, you might choose this one, located near the bottom of the page.
What is scorn?
100
Near the top of page 24, this word means "to make impossible."
What is precluded?
100
At the bottom of page 54 you'll find this word, which means done quickly without thought.
What is impetuously?
100
At the top of page 55 you'll find this adjective, which means abrupt and distinct, though you might think it describes a haircut.
What is clipped?
100
Page 31 lists all of the racial groups represented by the four kids. Someone from the Orient might appear to look like one of this ethnic group.
What is Asian?
200
Someone genetically formed in a mixed race environment might be called this, and it's also an adjective describing the color of the skin. Look on page 23.
What is mulatto?
200
In the middle of the second paragraph on page 37 you'll find this word, which means "moving about restlessly."
What is fidgeting?
200
This word, found near the top of page 21, means "in a sneaky way."
What is stealthily?
200
If you want to describe a clueless person, you might use this adjective found on page...oh nevermind. It means clueless so you don't get a clue.
What is oblivious?
200
The continent that brought us Egypt and Zambia adds this cultural group to the mix.
What is Africans.
300
This valuable gemstone can be found in the Southwestern US, and it's also the color of Mrs. Morph's shoes on page 53.
What is turquoise?
300
The last line on page 52 has this word, which means "to become real."
What is materialize?
300
In the first paragraph of chapter 6 you'll find this word, which means at the same time
What is simultaneously?
300
Page 89 holds this adjective, which describes the senator's psychic ability.
What is formidable?
300
Most people call this racial group white people, even though there are many shades.
What is Caucasian?
400
On page 41 you'll find this word, which is a tool doctors use to listen to heartbeats.
What is stethoscope?
400
If you have done this to something, like Dr. Panacea's coat, you have sewn words into fabric.
What is embroidered?
400
At the bottom of the first page of Chapter 6 (pg 59) means "with skill."
What is skillfully?
400
Page 63 has this word, which means all of the same or similar kind or nature. The prefix on the word means "one".
What is homogenous?
400
Someone of mixed race falls into this racial category, found near the middle of page 23. It describes Lisa skin also.
What is mulatto?
500
In the longest paragraph on page 20 you'll find this word that means a formal temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence especially of death.
What is reprieve?
500
Like Gerald in Sharon Draper's book, you would find this word on page 35, which means to form or make, especially by concentrated effort.
What is forge?
500
It is how Mrs. Morph is described to have been shaking her head on page 65.
What is vigorously?
500
Page 50 has this word, which is an adjective describing Mattie's nature. It means without thinking.
What is impulsive?
500
People who speak primarily Spanish may be of this racial group, found on page 31. Mateo is in this group.