VOCABULARY LIST 3 Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket

Disappointed Adj. The feeling of sadness after failing. The team was disappointed after they lost the game

Rattled V. A quick chain of sharp, short noises. The windows rattled, when the house shook.

Flinging V. Throwing When he realized he was late for school, he began flinging books into his backpack.

Crumpled V. Crushed so it is wrinkled He crumpled up the paper bag when he was finished.

Attempt V. Trying to achieve or complete something They will attempt to finish the puzzle.

Triumph N. A great victory or achievement The knight returned home in triumph after a long battle.

Ambition N. A desire to do something Her ambition is to be a judge.

Immediately Adv. At once or instantly When the boy wasn’t feeling well, his mother immediately took him to the doctor.

Narrow Adj. Small or limited space The car slowly drove down the narrow road.

Wedge N. A small block of wood or metal. V. to force into a narrow space. We use wedges as door stops to keep the doors open. He wedged himself between the door and the wall to hide.