SOLD by Patricia McCormick Vocabulary (1-11) Section A (12-23) Section B

Haughty (adj) His haughty boss drove past him wearing a designer suit, expensive sunglasses, and driving a Ferrari. Showing excessive pride or showiness, arrogant superiority

Solemn (adj) The funeral was a very solemn occasion. Marked by grave sadness and seriousness

Indignant (adj) Sally was indignant when the other kids called her fat. feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive or insulting

Withered (adj) She became so thin, it seemed she was withering away to nothing. Shriveled, shrunken, or faded

Perpetual (adj) Bob’s perpetual headache did not go away for three days. lasting an indefinitely long time

Scavenge (v) She scavenged through the wreckage to see if she could salvage any parts to use in the future. To search through, collect

Dowry (n) Her father presented her dowry; all together, there was a gold necklace, $1,000 in rupees, and a vase of crystal. the money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage (bride price)

Relentless (adj) After their relentless complaints, Mrs. Knipe let the class leave early for lunch. Unrelenting, unending, not backing down, unyielding

Frantic (adj) She was frantic as she ran through the store looking for her lost three year old. Emotionally out of control, nervous-anxiety driven activity

Auspicious (adj) She was sure her senior year would be an auspicious one; it promised to be filled with accomplishments. Favorable, promising success,

Part B Grudgingly (adv) He grudgingly gave up his car keys when his mom grounded him. Reluctant, unwilling

Wanly She smiled up wanly at her rescuer after three hours of being tossed by ocean waves. In a weak or pale manner

Indignation (n) Her face showed the indignation she felt upon being made fun of because of her skin color. strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, or insulting; righteous anger.

Haggle (v) She haggled with the salesperson and got the price lowered down to twenty dollars at the yard sale. To annoy, bargain with

Saunter (v) He sauntered by down the hall, taking his own sweet time getting back to class. To walk leisurely, stroll

Frugal (adj) She was frugal and saved her money for a down payment, instead of being careless with her money. Costing little, sparing

Furtive (adj) John’s furtive wink was barely noticeable! taken, done, used, etc., in a stealth manner; sly

Maim (v) He was maimed by a gunshot wound during WWII; he lost his arm. To mutilate, disarm, dismantle

Paltry Most people view pennies as paltry change. Lacking importance or worth

Feign (v) He feigned injury when the ball only slightly hit his arm. To give a false appearance of, to fake

Disheveled (adj) His hair was disheveled; he hadn’t combed it in three days! Marked by disorder or disarray

Surly (adj) The surly sky was filled with dark clouds and high winds. menacing or threatening in appearance, unfriendly or hostile

Docile (adj) The docile puppy learned quickly and was house broken within two weeks. Ready and willing to be taught; teachable