2. The Mysterious Giant of Barletta Vocabulary

3. giant: a huge, strong, imaginary creature that looks like a human

4. mysterious: very hard to explain or understand

5. pedestal: the base on which a statue stands

6. square: an open area in the center of town

7. statue: an image, often of a person or animal, usually made of stone, metal, or wood

8. weakling: a person lacking strength or power

9. Zia: Italian word for aunt

10. sisters: female members of a religious group; nuns

11. scurried: moved quickly

12. strode: walked with long steps

13. dumbstruck: so shocked that one can't speak

14. bellowed: spoke loudly and powerfully

15. hailed: greeted by signaling or calling out to