Vocab: A Place to Hang the Moon Flashcards
(Chapters 4-6) (30 cards)
To praise or speak highly of someone’s actions or characters
commend
A female teacher, often at a private or small school
schoolmistress
A simple dress worn by girls or women
frock
Serious and strict in manner or appearance
stern
A useful or valuble quality, person, or thing
asset
A term of endearment or nickname showing affection
pet
Turned away or avoided looking at something
averted
A room with a sinkand toilet; a bathroom
washroom
A slang term for evacuated children during the war
vackies
A store selling small articles for sewing or clothing
haderdashery
A phrase meaning “very quickly” or right away
two shakes of a lamb’s tail
Very umpleasent or terrible
horrid
Old in poor condition because of age or neglect
decrepit
A safe place place or shelter from danger or trouble
refuge
A guard or lookout, especially at an entrance or gate
sentry
People or things for which someone is responsible
charges
Complaining in a grumbling or whining way
grousing
Not following traditional or coomon rules or behavior
unconventional
Feeling or showing anger because of unfair treatment
indignant
An idea, belief, or understanding about something
notion
Objects from the past that have historical or cultural importance
artifacts
Showing deep respect and seriousness
reverent
Greatly desired or wanted
coveted
People who love and collect books
bibliophiles
