Across Five Aprils

1. Across Five Aprils Chapter 9 Vocabulary

2. deserter • There was a woman in the paper who was considered a deserter because she was not willing to go over seas. • Although I’m sure my brother - in - law would like to get out of his duties in the Army, he would never be a deserter.

3. deserters pg. 128 • de sert er • A member of the armed forces who deserters his or her post • runaway

4. deserter • There was a woman in the paper who was considered a deserter because she was not willing to go over seas. • Although I’m sure my brother - in - law would like to get out of his duties in the Army, he would never be a deserter.

5. forays • Although police held the foray at the known drug dealer’s residence, the police were unable to find any evidence. • The North made a foray on a Confederate, or southern camp, but were unable to take any supplies due to the

6. forays pg. 128 • for ay • A sudden attack • a raid

7. forays • Although police held the foray at the known drug dealer’s residence, the police were unable to find any evidence. • The North made a foray on a Confederate, or southern camp, but were unable to take any supplies due to the

8. gangrenous • Many men who fought in the Civil War ended up with wounds that were gangrenous and much more dangerous because of it. • My mom likes to watch medical reality t.v. shows and she sees wounds that have become gangrenous because they were left uncared for.

9. gangrenous pg. 129 • gan gre nous • Localized death and decomposition of body tissue • Close your eyes if you are squeamish!

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11. gangrenous • Many men who fought in the Civil War ended up with wounds that were gangrenous and much more dangerous because of it. • My mom likes to watch medical reality t.v. shows and she sees wounds that have become gangrenous because they were left uncared for.

12. antagonized • Jethro was deeply antagonized by the men who were giving him a hard time, but he kept his cool because he was a child. • If you suddenly stop talking to a close friend, he or she might ask you: “Have I done something to antagonize you?” • Please don’t antagonize the dog because I don’t want you to get bitten.

13. antagonized pg. 133 • an tag o nize ed • To cause someone to become hostile or unfriendly • anger

14. antagonized • Jethro was deeply antagonized by the men who were giving him a hard time, but he kept his cool because he was a child. • If you suddenly stop talking to a close friend, he or she might ask you: “Have I done something to antagonize you?” • Please don’t antagonize the dog because I don’t want you to get bitten.

15. tethered • When Jethro needed a break from plowing, he tethered his team of horses to the nearby tree and relaxed in the shade of the tree. • The horse had been tethered to the post as the cowboy went into the saloon for a drink. • Please tether the dog out in the yard so he can use the bathroom.

16. tethered pg. 133 • teth er ed • To use a rope or chain to tie an animal to restrict its movement • tie

17. tethered • When Jethro needed a break from plowing, he tethered his team of horses to the nearby tree and relaxed in the shade of the tree. • The horse had been tethered to the post as the cowboy went into the saloon for a drink. • Please tether the dog out in the yard so he can use the bathroom.

18. credence • Even though no one believed the convict, when the evidence was found, the police gave him the credence he deserved and he was set free. • Many people are not willing to give credence to someone who has not been true to them before without evidence to prove they are right.

19. credence pg. 135 • cre dence • To accept as true • credit

20. credence • Even though no one believed the convict, when the evidence was found, the police gave him the credence he deserved and he was set free. • Many people are not willing to give credence to someone who has not been true to them before without evidence to prove they are right.

21. audible • Jethro was upset about not hearing from Bill, so he spoke in a voice that was just barely audible. • If you speak in a very audible voice, I won’t ask you to speak up, but I might ask you to speak a little quieter. • It’s important to read audibly when you’re reading for the class.

22. audible pg. 136 • au di ble • Able to be heard • hearable

23. audible • Jethro was upset about not hearing from Bill, so he spoke in a voice that was just barely audible. • If you speak in a very audible voice, I won’t ask you to speak up, but I might ask you to speak a little quieter. • It’s important to read audibly when you’re reading for the class.

24. interminable • Jethro seemed to wait for an interminable amount of time, but the answer never came. • The interminable silence was finally broken by the bystander’s cough. • At first, it seems like there is an interminable amount of homework to do, but eventually ones sees that that is an exaggeration because the homework does end eventually.

25. interminable pg. 144 • in ter mi na ble • Endless

26. interminable • Jethro seemed to wait for an interminable amount of time, but the answer never came. • The interminable silence was finally broken by the bystander’s cough. • At first, it seems like there is an interminable amount of homework to do, but eventually ones sees that that is an exaggeration because the homework does end eventually.

27. impudent • Acting impudent with your friends is one thing, but please don’t act that way with an adult for no one wants to see you have an extended detention. • It was a long time ago, I know, but when I used to act impudent with my parents, I got spanked. • People who act impudent tend to get the nickname ‘class clown.’

28. impudent pg. 144 • im pu dent • Not showing due respect for someone • smart - alecky

29. impudent • Acting impudent with your friends is one thing, but please don’t act that way with an adult for no one wants to see you have an extended detention. • It was a long time ago, I know, but when I used to act impudent with my parents, I got spanked. • People who act impudent tend to get the nickname ‘class clown.’

30. forfeit • My mom, who absolutely loves her horses, didn’t mind forfeiting an extra hour in bed to get up and clean the stables. • Don’t forfeit your free time after school by getting below a 70% in one of your core classes and having to stay for MLL. • Prisoners who get caught forfeit their lives for the right to act criminally.

31. forfeit pg. 147 • for feit • Lose or be deprived of property, a right or privilege for wrongdoing • give up

32. forfeit • My mom, who absolutely loves her horses, didn’t mind forfeiting an extra hour in bed to get up and clean the stables. • Don’t forfeit your free time after school by getting below a 70% in one of your core classes and having to stay for MLL. • Prisoners who get caught forfeit their lives for the right to act criminally.