Follow My Leader Vocabulary Words Find the part of speech for each word. Find context clues. All sentences are taken directly from FOLLOW MY LEADER by James B. Garfield

disfigured – p. 19 Then she laid him slowly back upon the pillow, quietly smoothing his forehead above the disfigured eyes. Definition: to spoil the appearance of; hurt the beauty of

demolition-p. 13 The boys scattered as Mike lit the match. “ Look out for the demolition squad, ” he shouted. Definition: Complete destruction of a building or structure

thrashing-p. 18 He stuck out with his fists, hitting as if the dark were something to fight. … He was gasping for breath like a spent runner, his arms thrashing the air. Definition: to toss or move the body and limbs about in an uncontrolled, restless way

critical-p. 15 “ His face is badly burned, but I feel he is not in critical condition, ” Dr. Wallace told her. Definition: medically life-threatening or in danger

noncommittal-p. 29 “ I don ’ t know. ” Jimmy was noncommittal. “ I ’ d like to have a dog. It ’ s gonna get kind of lonesome not being able to go anywhere or do anything. ” Definition: not making clear any personal opinions or feelings about something

rehabilitation – p.19 “ I would suggest, ” he said, carefully controlling the emotion his face showed, “ that you get in touch with the State Department of Rehabilitation. ” Definition: restore to effectiveness or normal life by training

seared – p. 26 Jimmy ’ s eyes, seared by the firecracker, stopped him and he decided to say nothing about the book. Definition: to burn the surface of

Braille – p. 31 “ I ’ ll talk to your mother about the dog, and as for going to school, you will have to learn Braille first. ” Definition: a system of writing and printing for blind people

primer - 46 “ She sat beside him at the table and opened a Braille primer. ” Definition: first book

nocturnal – p. 55 “ Yes. You know the nocturnal bat has very poor sight. ” Definition: active in the night

compressed – p.58 “ You mean the air is compressed near the wall? ” Jimmy asked. Definition: make smaller by pressure

landmarks – p. 65 Chuck watched Jimmy check the landmarks with his cane until they reached the corner. Definition: something familiar or easily seen, used as a guide