Context clues!!

To mislead or deceive; to fake Verb Bluff “He tried to bluff his way out by making noises that sounded French.”

An optional academic course or subject Noun An optional academic course or subject Elective “He was handed a pack of papers and a computer card on which he listed his one elective, French.”

Scowl “He scowled and let his upper lip quiver.” A facial expression of dislike or displeasure Scowl “He scowled and let his upper lip quiver.” Verb

Quiver “He scowled and let his upper lip quiver.” tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion Quiver “He scowled and let his upper lip quiver.” Verb

Ferocity “His teeth showed along with the ferocity of his soul.” The state or quality of being ferocious Ferocity “His teeth showed along with the ferocity of his soul.” Adjective

Conviction “He scowled with greater conviction.” A firmly held belief Conviction “He scowled with greater conviction.” Noun

To be slow in leaving or going away Linger “Victor lingered, keeping his head down and staring at his desk. He wanted to leave when she did…” Verb

Trudged “As he trudged to English, he practiced scowling.” to walk slowly and heavily, as though with great effort Trudged “As he trudged to English, he practiced scowling.” Verb

Portly “Mr. Lucas, a portly man, waddled down the aisle…” Somewhat fat Portly “Mr. Lucas, a portly man, waddled down the aisle…” Adjective

Sheepishly “He looked sheepishly at the teacher…” in a shy, bashful, or embarrassed way Sheepishly “He looked sheepishly at the teacher…” Adverb

*Elective- 290 *Scowl- 291 *Quiver- 291 *Ferocity- 291 Conviction- 291 Linger- 292 Trudge- 292 Portly- 292 Bluff- 294 Sheepishly- 294 *Elective- 290 *Scowl- 291 *Quiver- 291 *Ferocity- 291