Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Voc. 2

Outwit to get the better of by superior cleverness

tormentor a source of vexation or pain

knell to summon or announce by to ring especially for a death, funeral, or disaster

venison the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer

imperiously marked by arrogant assurance

Stealthily slow, deliberate, and secret in action or character

lynched to put to death (as by hanging) by mob action without legal sanction

aloof removed or distant either physically or emotionally

feign to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression

nauseous To feel sick

glint to look quickly or briefly to give off reflection in brilliant flashes

malevolent having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred

rivet a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head

falter to walk unsteadily : stumble