Hoot Week 1 Vocabulary
Notecards Definition: to move very quickly, by moving your legs more quickly than when you walk “The divers were running to catch the boat before it left the dock.” (page 9) Running
malicious very unkind and cruel, and deliberately behaving in a way that is likely to upset or hurt someone Page 7
ambushed a sudden attack on someone by people who have been hiding and waiting for them, or the place where this happens Page 1
merciless cruel and showing no kindness or forgiveness Page 13
gout a drop or spot of Page 16
indignation feelings of anger and surprise because you feel insulted or unfairly treated Page 25
clout power or the authority to influence other people's decisions Page 34
formidable very powerful or impressive, and often frightening Page 44
disintegrated to break up, or make something break up, into very small pieces Page 45
errant Staying off the correct path or course Page 49
impenetrable impossible to get through, see through, or get into Page 50