1. SHORT STORIES VOCABULARY #2 From The Monkey’s Paw, Ashes, The Night the Bed Fell 7 th Grade September 23, 2015

2. Compensation (noun) Definition: something given to help recover from a loss, injury or suffering Example Sentence: He received compensation for his car accident injuries, since the accident was not his fault.

3. Dissuade (verb) Definition: persuade someone not to do something Example Sentence: The road signs dissuaded us from going off-road and driving on the desert sand.

4. Premonition (noun) Definition: strong feeling that something bad will happen Example Sentence: Even though she prepared for the surprise party, she had a premonition that nothing was going to go as planned.

5. Uproar (noun) Definition: a loud noise or disturbance Example Sentence: When the singer came on stage, the uproar from the crowd was deafening.

6. Limitation (noun) Definition: something that limits or restricts Example Sentence: The dog’s limitations were caused by his short leash, and he soon realized he couldn’t travel very far.

7. Reassurance (noun) Definition: removal of someone’s doubts and fears Example Sentence: We all need reassurance that that we are loved and everything will be ok.

8. Prowling (verb) Definition: moving restlessly or sneakily Example Sentences: -The lion was constantly prowling around his cage and would not be still. -The thief was prowling around the bank trying not to be seen.

9. Allegedly (adverb) Definition: something reported to be true but is not proven Example Sentence: The students allegedly refused to follow the rules, so the principal had to investigate and find out if it was really true.