Word+Finder

Word Vocab by Jeremy Gill

1. Paltry (pg 266) -ridiculously or insultingly small Context- When they describe how poor the pay was.

2. Acrid (Pg 284)- sharp or biting to the taste Context- Describing the smell in the room

3. Fondling (pg. 297)- to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly- How he was holding the key.

4. Plodded (pg 287)- to walk heavily or move laboriously; trudge Context- The people in the street kept their head down

5.Scrupuldusly (pg 293) - having scruples; having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled. Context- Super was handining money over to the white agents.

6. Lavishly (pg 309) - expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion Context- How she gave a quarter to the hat-check girl.

7. Affluent (pg 318)- having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous Context- Describes the past passenger on the train who dissregared a newspaper.

8. Lingered (pg 330)- to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave Context- How long it would take to get through the school and it would be longer if a child lingered.

Word Vocab by Samantha Trejo :)
 * 1) **Prodigious** (pg 89) - great in amount, size, or extent. **Context**: When the Super had to control himself from scaring Bub.
 * 2) **Derisive** (pg 93) - mockingly scornful : showing contempt or ridicule. **Context:** Describing how Mrs. Hedges would look at the Super with a derisive smile.
 * 3) **Stifling** (pg 94) - repressive in not allowing full expression. **Context:** Used when the Super is walking back into the house wanting to shake his fist at Mrs. Hedges.
 * 4) **Devilment** (pg 113) - troublesome, mischievous, or devilish behavior. **Context:** Min was sure that Jones (the Super) was planning something devilment.
 * 5) **Conjecture** (pg 126) - something guessed, a conclusion based on incomplete information. **Context:** Used when Min was trying to guess what was in the woman's package at the Prophet David.
 * 6) **Reneging** (pg 127) - to go back on a promise or commitment. **Context: U**sed when Min is describing how her madams would make her work on Sundays.
 * 7) **Chagrin** (pg 130) - anger at being let down. **Context:** Describes when Min finds out that the women had gone more than once to David for help, after thinking you only need to go to him once and your problems will be fixed.
 * 8) **Unscrupulous** (pg 152) - not restrained by moral or ethical principles. **Context:** Used when Lutie is describing Boots face.

Word Vocab by C.D. DeSalvo

Rigamarole (Page 18)- an elaborate or complicated procedure. Context: When Lutie is wondering why the superintendent would go through all the trouble of making her go down the stairs first.

Ornate (Page 24)- elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so. Context: Used when Lutie is describing the canary cage.

Malignant (Page 25)- benign. Context: Describing how Lutie looked at the Superintendent.

Casement (Page 28)- a window sash opening on hinges that are generally attached to the upright side of its frame. Context: When describing the windows in the house.

Geraniums (Page 28)- any of numerous plants of the genus Geranium, which comprises the crane's-bills. Context: Describing scenery of kitchen of new apartment.

Chintz (Page 38)- a printed cotton fabric, glazed or unglazed, used esp. for draperies. Context: When describing the scenery of the Chandler home.

Contemptuous (Page 41)- showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful. Context: How Lutie felt at first about Mrs. Chandler's white friends.

Prolific (Page 7)- profusely productive or fruitful. Context: The relationship between the Johnsons and the Jacksons.