1. A Child Called It
Vocabulary

2. Vocabulary Words defiance humiliate embrace summoned reluctant
assuring
venture
memorable

3. Defiance definition bold resistance to an opposing force or authority
Sentence
In her defiance of the curfew, she came home later than usual.

4. Humiliate definition To lower the pride, dignity, or self-respect of
Sentence
When nations were crushed and humiliated by defeat, their regimes were held accountable to the new popular forces of democracy.

5. Embrace definition To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as
an expression
of affection.
Sentence
The mother embraced her baby tightly and held it until it felt safe.

6. Summoned definition To request to appear; send for. Sentence
I summoned the courage to ask him where I knew him from.
He was summoned to appear before the court tomorrow morning.

7. Reluctant definition Unwilling; disinclined Sentence
The man is reluctant to let his wife go in the store, because he knows they cannot afford to purchase anything.

8. Assuring Sentence definition
To inform positively, as to remove doubt
To cause to feel sure
Sentence
She is assuring her boyfriend that she loves him by marrying him.

9. Venture
definition
An undertaking that is dangerous, daring, or of uncertain outcome
Sentence
I venture to say I will be a millionaire in ten years.

10. Memorable definition Worth being remembered or noted; remarkable
Sentence
We are very proud of our ability to make a special occasion even more memorable by adding a personal touch.