The Bully Chapter 1-4 Flashcards

Vocabulary Study Notes

• Clutches: Refers to a grip or grasp, indicative of seizing or holding tightly.
• Scolded: Describes a reprimanding action, emphasizing anger or disapproval towards someone's actions.
• Lurking: Implies remaining hidden, typically to ambush, suggesting a sense of stealth or threat.
• Deliberately: Indicates an action performed on purpose, highlighting intention behind behavior.
• Enraged: Expresses intense anger or fury, showcasing emotional extremes.
• Gelatin: A water-soluble protein, often used in cooking and food preparation, noted for its gelling properties.
• Amend: The process of making changes or additions, often in legal or formal contexts.
• Equity: Represents equality or fairness, particularly in social or economic contexts.
• Constitute: To create or form something, emphasizing the foundational aspect of an entity.
• Resolve: Involves finding solutions to problems, reflecting determination in decision-making.
• Legislate: The act of creating laws or rules, governing behavior and practices.
• Wavering: Suggests an unsteady or trembling motion, indicating uncertainty or indecision.
• Retaliate: To respond to an attack with a similar action, often focusing on retribution.
• Pathetic: Evokes feelings of pity, typically through vulnerability or sadness, and can denote weakness.
• Eliminate: The act of completely removing or getting rid of something, emphasizing finality.
• Resolved: Reflects the settlement of a problem, demonstrating a strong intent to find solutions.
• Menacing: An adjective describing something that suggests danger or threats, creating a sense of fear.
• Massive: Describes something that is large, heavy, or solid, often used to emphasize size.
• Coordinated: While no definition provided, it generally refers to organized or harmonious arrangement or cooperation.
• Burly: Refers to a person who is large, strong, and heavily built, often implying physical robustness.
• Mocking: The act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or scornful manner, indicating disrespect.

Test your understanding of key vocabulary from chapters 1 to 4 of 'The Bully'. This quiz includes words like 'clutches' and 'enraged', helping you explore their meanings and usage. Perfect for enhancing your vocabulary and comprehension skills.