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George Washington’s Socks

George Washington’s Socks. Chapters 6-10. Chapter 6. veered. To change direction The car veered quickly to avoid hitting the deer. abrupt. s udden or unexpected The driver came to an abrupt stop when he realized the light was turning red. Chapter 7. nudged.

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George Washington’s Socks

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  1. George Washington’s Socks Chapters 6-10

  2. Chapter 6

  3. veered • To change direction The car veered quickly to avoid hitting the deer.

  4. abrupt • sudden or unexpected The driver came to an abrupt stop when he realized the light was turning red.

  5. Chapter 7

  6. nudged • To push slightly or gently Matt nudged the domino and it set off a chain reaction.

  7. stammered • To speak with involuntary pauses or breaks The young girl stammered as she tried to explain the broken vase to her parents.

  8. Chapter 8

  9. ingenuity • Being clever or resourceful • The boys used their ingenuity to find a way back home after being lost in the forest.

  10. riveted • To firmly hold one’s attention The students were riveted as they listened to their teacher read the adventure story.

  11. disembark • To remove or unload from a ship • My family was ready to disembark and explore the island after a long day at sea.

  12. Chapter 9

  13. diverted • To distract Katie diverted the attention of her father so she could give her dog the peas from her plate.

  14. conferring • To discuss The students were conferringwith each other at the lunch table.

  15. Chapter 10

  16. haggard • To appear extremely tired or exhausted The man looked haggard after working his long shift at the factory.

  17. quizzical • Questioning or puzzled Quentin gave a quizzical look when Matt started to get inside the mysterious rowboat.

  18. vexed • Irritated or annoyed The pelican was vexed when the other birds at his delicious lunch.

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