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Chapters: 11-14. George Washington’s Socks. Chapter 11. gloomily. Definition (adv.) Filled with sadness, hopeless Julie walked away gloomily after she dropped her ice cream cone on the ground. Synonym: depressed, filled with gloom. trudged.
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Chapters: 11-14 George Washington’s Socks
gloomily Definition (adv.) Filled with sadness, hopeless Julie walked away gloomily after she dropped her ice cream cone on the ground. Synonym: depressed, filled with gloom
trudged Definition (v.) to walk heavily or firmly at a slow pace. Sam and Jim trudged up the hill through the snow. Synonym: march, hike
aroma Definition (adj.) A pleasant odor or smell When she walked in the door the aroma of cookies filled the room. Synonym: fragrance
bloodthirsty Definition (adj.) murderous; cruel, taking pleasure in bloodshed or violence During the fight there were many bloodthirsty men who seemed to enjoy the fight. Synonyms: vicious
regiment Definition (n) A large military group The regiment marched into battle. Synonyms: troop
instinctively Definition ( adv.) impulsive, spontaneous, unthinking When she closed her fingers in the door, she instinctively screamed in pain. Synonym: automatic
unsteadily Definition (adv.) Not firm, solid, or securely in place; unstable. The baby walked unsteadily across the room to her mother. Synonym: not sturdy
Incredulous Definition (adj.) disbelieving, doubting Her mother’s face looked very incredulous when her daughter told her that her homework was already done. Synonym: unconvinced, distrusting
gruesome Definition (adj.) Frightful or shocking After the hurricane the damage to the house was gruesome. Synonyms: terrible, awful