with “Thank you M’am” by Langston Hughes Week 3 vocabulary with “Thank you M’am” by Langston Hughes

frail The woman who sat in the chair was frail and had to walk with cane. POS: adj. Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: Delicate, weak, and fragile Synonyms: fragile, breakable, delicate Antonyms: sturdy, strong

presentable You must make yourself look presentable when you see the judge. POS: adj. Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: fit to be seen by people Synonyms: tidy, neat, clean Antonyms: ugly, unfit, unacceptable

mistrust After Kurt was bitten by a dog, he developed a mistrust for most animals. POS: verb Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: to think of without confidence or trust Synonyms: apprehension, doubt, fear Antonyms: sureness, trust, confidence

barren The land had no trees, no grass, and no animals; he could not understand why it was so barren. POS: adj. Student definition based on CC (contexts clues). Definition: empty; lacking interest or charm Synonyms: empty, desolate, dry Antonyms: fruitful, full, productive