Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Vocab 1

Meticulously

in a way that shows great attention to detail; thoroughly

Admonished

warned or reprimanded harshly

Disposition

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament

Pensively

thoughtfully or reflectively

Jauntily

in a lively, cheerful, or confident manner

Amiably

in a way that displays a friendly or cheerful manner

Disdainfully

in a way that shows contempt or lack of respect

Dismally

in a gloomy, depressed manner

Reverberated

to be repeated several times as an echo

Temerity

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

Sinewy

lean and muscular

Embittered

resentful; to feel as if one was treated unfairly

Flippantly

dismissively; not taking something/someone seriously

Stealthily

sneakily; slyly

Listlessly

showing a lack of energy or enthusiasm

Precariously

in a way that is not securely in position and is likely to fall or collapse