Vocab Words Of Ch17-22 Holes

Kenneth A.
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  1. supposedly
    believed or reputed to be the case
    For the next week and a half, the boys continued to dig in and around the area where X-ray had supposedly found the golden tube.
  2. callus
    a skin area that is thick or hard from continual pressure
    His muscles had strengthened, and his hands were tough and callused.
  3. penetrating
    having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
    Zero stared at him with a penetrating eyes.
  4. condemn
    express strong disapproval of
    Stanley wondered if this was how condemned man felt on his way to the electric chair.
  5. venom
    toxin secreted by animals
    The Warden opened the bottle. "Rattlesnake venom."
  6. recede
    pull back or move away or backward
    MR.Sir's pain seemed to recede.
  7. shrill
    having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
    ... and he let out a shrill scream.
  8. writhe
    move in a twisting or contorted motion
    His body writhed in agony.
  9. haze
    dust or smoke in the air that causes reduced visibility
    Stanley looked out through the haze of heat and dirt at the other boys.......
  10. refuge
    something or someone turned to for assistance or security
    "Found refuge on God's thumb."
  11. coiled
    curled or wound in rings or spirals
    A rattlesnake lay coiled beneath his foot.
  12. deposit
    the act of putting something somewhere
    .... where he deposited his dirty clothes and towel.
  13. defiance
    intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
    For a second. he thought he saw a flash of defiance in Zero's eyes......
  14. astonishment
    the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
    He felt a jolt of astonishment.
Created on Thu Oct 18 07:44:20 EDT 2012 (updated Thu Oct 18 09:08:45 EDT 2012)

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