Tuck Everlasting Flashcards
(73 cards)
Ambled
Walking in a slow easy pace
Tangent
Go off in a different direction
Bovine
Having to do with cows
Infinite
Endless; never ending; no limit
Meager
Thin; poor; small amount
Forlorn
Neglected; left alone; unhappy; ignored; sad
Accessible
Easy to get to; easy to reach
Brooch
Piece of jewelry attached to a pin
Melancholy
Sad; gloomy; depressed
Rueful
Regretful; sorrowful
Grimace
Facial expression that shows pain
Exasperated
Annoyed; irritated; impatient
Apologetic
Making excuses
Jaunty
Stylish
Self-deprecation
Self-Putdown
Retorted
Replied sharply and quickly
Galling
Causes irritation
Pruned
Well trimmed trees or bushes
Plaintively
Sad; begging; whining
Implored
Ask seriously and earnestly
Faltered
Hesitated; stopped briefly
Peculiar
Odd; unusual
Scornful
Look down on; dislike; disapprove
Parson
Pastor