Tuck Everlasting Chapter 23 Flashcards

Vocabulary Definitions

• Plaintive: Describes a tone or expression that conveys sorrow or sadness.
• Bureau: A type of furniture typically featuring drawers, commonly used for storing clothes.
• Guilt: A feeling of remorse experienced when one believes they are responsible for a wrongdoing.
• Forbidden: Refers to something that is not allowed or is excluded from use or mention.
• Cell: A small room designated for the confinement of a prisoner, often in a jail.
• Prove: The act of providing evidence or arguments that support a claim or assertion.
• Visible: Describes something that can be seen easily or is clear to view.
• Instant: Refers to a specific point in time; a moment.
• Accusation: An assertion against someone, claiming they are guilty of a fault or an offense.
• Deserted: Indicates something that has been abandoned or forsaken, lacking inhabitants or owners.
• Pry: The action of forcing something open or moving it with effort.
• Grasp: To hold something firmly; the act of taking hold of it envelopingly.
• Budge: To move slightly or to make a tiny shift from its position.
• Bulk: A characteristic attributed to a large mass, often referring to size or volume.
• Parched: Describes something that has become extremely dry, often due to excessive heat or sun exposure.
• Departure: The act of leaving a place or situation; departure can denote a journey's beginning.
• Escape: The action of evading capture or freeing oneself physically.
• Profoundly: To a significant or great extent, often in relation to psychological depth.
• Investigate: The process of conducting a thorough inquiry or examination into a matter.
• Accomplice: A person who aids another in carrying out a plan, often one that involves wrongdoing.
• Release: To grant freedom or liberation from confinement; enabling someone to leave.
• Custody: The state of guardianship or control over someone or something, often involving care or protection.