Across Five Aprils

1. Across Five Aprils Chapter 6 vocabulary

2. quagmire • The hay lay in the quagmire in the field. • Most of Louisiana is a quagmire. • I used to like walking to the quagmire behind my parents’ house until I fell in and got soaked on fall afternoon.

3. quagmire pg. 92 • quag mire • a soft boggy area of land that gives way under foot • swamp

4. quagmire • The hay lay in the quagmire in the field. • Most of Louisiana is a quagmire. • I used to like walking to the quagmire behind my parents’ house until I fell in and got soaked on fall afternoon.

5. ultimatum • There had been other letters from Shadrach since he left in February, but as if determined to obey Matt’s ultimatum of “no romance” with fifteen year old Jenny, the young soldier had addressed himself to the entire family. • Most people don’t like when you give them an ultimatum because it makes them feel like they are not in control.

6. ultimatum pg. 97 • ul ti ma tum • The final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in a retaliation or a break down of the relationship • final offer

7. ultimatum • There had been other letters from Shadrach since he left in February, but as if determined to obey Matt’s ultimatum of “no romance” with fifteen year old Jenny, the young soldier had addressed himself to the entire family. • Most people don’t like when you give them an ultimatum because it makes them feel like they are not in control.

8. tranquil • It was soon evident that she was not going to read Shadrach’s letter out loud, and Jethro, full of hot anger toward her, was amazed that his parents were tranquil and undisturbed. • When the storm was finally over, the sea was quite tranquil. • If you can stay tranquil while taking a test, you’ll probably do better than if you got upset.

9. tranquil pg. 98 • tran quil • Free from disturbance; calm • calm

10. tranquil • It was soon evident that she was not going to read Shadrach’s letter out loud, and Jethro, full of hot anger toward her, was amazed that his parents were tranquil and undisturbed. • When the storm was finally over, the sea was quite tranquil. • If you can stay tranquil while taking a test, you’ll probably do better than if you got upset.

11. dissipated pg. 99 • He calmed down as his anger dissipated. • The smoke from the fire dissipated when the wind blew. • When he started passing his tests, the teacher’s fear for him dissipated.

12. dissipated • dis si pate ed • Cause to disappear • disappear

13. dissipated pg. 99 • He calmed down as his anger dissipated. • The smoke from the fire dissipated when the wind blew. • When he started passing his tests, the teacher’s fear for him dissipated.

14. raucous • There was only raucous, drunken laughter when Jethro tried to stand up for himself to the men in Newton. • The kindergarteners made a raucous during their holiday party. • “Please stop yelling,” she said, “because you’re raucous is giving me a headache.”

15. raucous pg. 104 • rau cous • Making a disturbingly harsh and loud noise • harsh or shrill

16. raucous • There was only raucous, drunken laughter when Jethro tried to stand up for himself to the men in Newton. • The kindergarteners made a raucous during their holiday party. • “Please stop yelling,” she said, “because you’re raucous is giving me a headache.”

17. gullible • Jethro was annoyed at the sheep dog’s gullibility, but he wasn’t scared of what the could mean. • Companies send junk mail to try to lure gullible people into buying their products. • Make sure you are well informed and then you won’t be considered gullible.

18. gullible pg. 106 • gul li ble • Easily persuaded to believe something • overtrusting

19. gullible • Jethro was annoyed at the sheep dog’s gullibility, but he wasn’t scared of what the could mean. • Companies send junk mail to try to lure gullible people into buying their products. • Make sure you are well informed and then you won’t be considered gullible.

20. chagrin • Jeff, much to his chagrin, wasn’t invited to the big party. • There was one mater that must have been to the chagrin of the bully -- the teachers were all standing in the hallways so he couldn’t get his prey alone.

21. chagrin pg. 106 • cha grin • Embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated • annoyance

22. chagrin • Jeff, much to his chagrin, wasn’t invited to the big party. • There was one mater that must have been to the chagrin of the bully -- the teachers were all standing in the hallways so he couldn’t get his prey alone.

23. culprit • Viruses are the culprit for the H1N1 flu. • Although it’s not always perfect, the justice system is pretty good at finding the culprit of crimes. • If I find out who is the culprit for the locker break - in, that person will be in serious trouble!

24. culprit pg. 107 • cul prit • The person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed • offender

25. culprit • Viruses are the culprit for the H1N1 flu. • Although it’s not always perfect, the justice system is pretty good at finding the culprit of crimes. • If I find out who is the culprit for the locker break - in, that person will be in serious trouble!

26. malice • Even after her son was shot, the mother said, “I bear no malice toward anyone.” • The girl had intended no malice toward him, but he was angry regardless.

27. malice pg. 107 • mal ice • The intention or desire to do evil • ill will

28. malice • Even after her son was shot, the mother said, “I bear no malice toward anyone.” • The girl had intended no malice toward him, but he was angry regardless.