PROJECT MULBERRYChapter 9-10 Vocabulary

FRAGILEADJECTIVE

Easily broken, damaged, or destroyed

He was using his fingertips, like it was really fragile. (pg. 99)

JIGGLEDVERB

To move or rock lightly up and down

I jiggled the lid a little to make sure it was secure. (pg. 102)

PSYCHOLOGYNOUN

The science that deals with mental processes and behavior

Reverse psychology, that’s what it was. Patrick was using reverse psychology on Kenny. (Pg. 106)

TROWELNOUN

A flat-bladed hand tool for leveling, spreading, or shaping substances

He was kneeling by the back fence with a trowel in one hand. (Pg. 112)

HEAVEDVERB

To raise or lift, especially with great effort or force.

Patrick braced himself and Mr. Dixon heaved to his feet. (Pg. 113)

TRIALNOUN

The act or process of testing, trying, or putting to the proof

“It’s the getting up and down that’s a trial for me…” (Pg. 113)

CLODSNOUN

A lump or clump, especially of earth or clay (dirt!)

“I’ll follow you and break all the clods.” (Pg. 114)

RACISTADJECTIVE

The belief that a particular race is superior to others

“Hi Mom, what’s for dinner? And by the way, I’ve been wondering – Are you racist?” (Pg. 120)

COWARDNOUN

One who shows ignoble fear in the face of danger or pain

Maybe I was being a coward. (Pg. 120)

BARELYADVERB

By a very little; hardly“It’s like they’re barely there,” I said. (Pg. 123)