Red Writing Hood Vocabulary

script Number of Syllables: 1 Part of Speech: noun Definition: The words of a play, including stage directions. Sentence: Harold was having trouble learning the lines of the script for his performance.

desperately Number of Syllables: 4 Part of Speech: adverb Definition: With great need for help; almost no hope. Sentence: The teacher desperately needed a break from correcting all her papers.

injustice Number of Syllables: 3 Part of Speech: noun Definition: An unfair act. Sentence: It was an injustice that the workers were not getting paid for their work. Synonyms:

circumstances Number of Syllables: 4 Part of Speech: noun Definition: Any fact or event, especially as it relates to a larger event. Sentence: The circumstances of the accident were very unusual.

repentant Number of Syllables: 3 Part of Speech: adjective Definition: Showing sorrow or regret for past actions. Sentence: Henry’s repentant expression told his brother that he felt sorry.

discards Number of Syllables: 2 Part of Speech: verb Definition: To get rid of something without value. Sentence: The wolf discards the basket after he eats what is it in. Synonym: toss away

triumphantly Number of Syllables: 4 Part of Speech: adverb Definition: In a way that is joyful because of victory. Sentence: He triumphantly won the marathon. Synonym: victoriously