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The Bronze Bow Vocabulary
On a separate piece of paper, write each word five times and use it in a
sentence within the context of the novel demonstrating your
understanding of the word. 2 pts. each word
Vocabulary chapter 1-7 (12 words; 24 pts.)
synagogue
Jewish house of worship
apprentice
one bound to serve another for a period of time with a view to learning
an art or trade
rabbi
scholar and teacher of Jewish law
crucified
killed by being nailed to a cross
treacherous
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
manacles
shackles consisting of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist,
usually in pairs; like handcuffs
pilfered
stole in small quantities
cowering
cringing in fear
blasphemed
showed contempt for God or sacred things
infidels
one without faith
wizened
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
cubit
an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm
The Bronze Bow Vocabulary
On a separate piece of paper, write each word five times and use it in a
sentence within the context of the novel demonstrating your
understanding of the word. 2 pts. each word
Chapter 8-13 (12 words; 24 pts.)
gruel
watery soup made of oatmeal or other grains
redemption
state of release from blame or debt
chronicles
historical accounts
heathen
uncivilized or non-religious person
defy
challenge the power of
talisman
thing thought to possess magical powers
unfrequented
not often visited
reconcile
bring into agreement
gait
a person's manner of walking
goaded
prodded into action
fetid
smelling very bad, stinking
surly
Bad-tempered and unfriendly; rude and gruff
The Bronze Bow Vocabulary
On a separate piece of paper, write each word five times and use it in a
sentence within the context of the novel demonstrating your
understanding of the word. 2 pts. each word
Chapters 14-18 (10 words; 20 pts.)
theological
laws of religion
overseers
people who watch over and direct workers
eluded
escaped
unkempt
sloppy; messy; unclean
trodden
trampled or stepped on
intrigue
cause to be interested or curious
swarthy
naturally having skin of a dark color
guerrilla
a member of a loosely organized fighting force that makes surprise
attacks on enemy troops occupying his or her country.
incredulous
unbelieving
solemnly
deeply earnest, serious, and sober
The Bronze Bow Vocabulary
On a separate piece of paper, write each word five times and use it in a
sentence within the context of the novel demonstrating your
understanding of the word. 2 pts. each word
Chapter 19-21 (8 words; 16 pts.)
fortified
strengthened; increased the defenses of
detachments
bodies of troops or strips sets apart for special missions
disheveled
unkempt; untidy; disarranged
frenzied
wildy excited or enthusiastic; violently agitated; frantic; wild
steward
a person who manages another's property or financial affairs; a person
in charge of running the household of another
betrothed
engaged to be married
impulsive
swayed by sudden, involuntary inclination; prompting to action
ascended
moved or climbed upward
The Bronze Bow Vocabulary
On a separate piece of paper, write each word five times and use it in a
sentence within the context of the novel demonstrating your
understanding of the word. 2 pts. each word
Chapters 22-24 (10 words; 20 pts.)
dignity
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
intermittent
stopping and starting at regular intervals
animated
lively, vigorous, full of spirit
averted
turn away or aside
concoction
the act of creating something by compounding or mixing a variety of
components
contorted
twisted; strained or wrenched out of normal shape
sacrifice
the act of offering the life of a person or animal or some object in
homage to a deity; something so offered
luscious
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
liberating
grant freedom to; delivering from restraint or slavery
groveling
without dignity or elevation; totally submissive