MnM 5-6 Vocab
belligerent - correct answer (adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive;
(n.) one at war, one engaged in war
dutifully - correct answer (adv)with a sense of duty, obligation, or respect
heron - correct answer (noun)gray or white wading bird with long neck and long
legs and (usually) long bill
jarred - correct answer (adj)to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on
one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.
monotonous - correct answer (adj) dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety
and interest.
quiver - correct answer (Verb) tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
retort - correct answer (verb)To respond critically or sarcastically
scudded - correct answer move fast in a straight line because or as if driven by the
wind
sullen - correct answer (adj) silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or
resentment; slow moving, sluggish.
writhe - correct answer (v.) to make twisting or turning movements in a way that
suggests pain or struggle
belligerent - correct answer (adj.) given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive;
(n.) one at war, one engaged in war
dutifully - correct answer (adv)with a sense of duty, obligation, or respect
heron - correct answer (noun)gray or white wading bird with long neck and long
legs and (usually) long bill
jarred - correct answer (adj)to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on
one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.
monotonous - correct answer (adj) dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety
and interest.
quiver - correct answer (Verb) tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
retort - correct answer (verb)To respond critically or sarcastically
scudded - correct answer move fast in a straight line because or as if driven by the
wind
sullen - correct answer (adj) silent or brooding because of ill humor, anger, or
resentment; slow moving, sluggish.
writhe - correct answer (v.) to make twisting or turning movements in a way that
suggests pain or struggle
