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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. Chapters January-February. Patriarch / Matriarch. The male / female head of a family or tribal line, p. 2, 7 The patriarch and matriarch arranged a marriage for their youngest daughter. skeptical.

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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

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  1. In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson Chapters January-February

  2. Patriarch / Matriarch • The male / female head of a family or tribal line, p. 2, 7 The patriarch and matriarch arranged a marriage for their youngest daughter.

  3. skeptical • Having or showing doubt; questioning beliefs such as religion, p. 34 The skeptical teacher shook her head when I told her that my goldfish had eaten my homework.

  4. ignorant • Lacking knowledge or training; unaware, p. 32 Everyone turned to look when he made such an ignorant, racist statement.

  5. unperturbed • Not disturbed or agitated; calm, p. 22 Though the situation was upsetting, the police officer remained unperturbed and calmly tried to help the neighbors.

  6. queried • Asked, questioned, or inquired about, p. As strange as it was to see a man wearing a clown suit in the school hallway, no one queried it.

  7. extravagant • Going beyond what is necessary; spending too much, p. 8 Her extravagant purchases led to bankruptcy.

  8. irate • Angry, enraged, p. 8 The irate customer started banging his fists on the counter, and demanding a refund.

  9. faltered • To hesitate or stumble, p. 21 Her courage did not falter, even in difficult times.

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