Vocabulary for Mississippi Trial, 1955 by Chris Crowe
Chapter 1
1. meandered (v.) Page 5 To follow a winding and turning course
2. nook (n.) Page 5 a corner, as in a room.
3. furrowed (v.) Page 5 To make long, narrow, shallow trenches in; plow
4. methodically (adv.) Page 8 acting in an orderly, painstaking, slow, careful and deliberate way
Chapter 2
1.muffled (adj.) Page 10 deadened sounds by wrappings or other means
2.clatter (n.) Page 10 a rattling noise or series of rattling noises; noisy disturbance; din; racket;
3.dilapidated (adj.) Page 12 reduced to or fallen into partial ruin or decay, as from age, wear, or neglect
4.rustled (v.) Page 13 to move or stir so as to cause a sound
5.rumpled (adj.) Page 13 in disarray; extremely disorderly
6.ambled (v.) Page 15 to go at a slow, easy pace; stroll; saunter
7.skittish (adj.) Page 18 apt to jump in a frightened way or shy
8.rummaging (v.) Page 20 to search thoroughly or actively by moving around, turning over, or looking through contents.
9.flail (v.) Page 21 To wave or swing vigorously; thrash
10.glistened (v.) Page 23 To shine by reflection with a sparkling luster
Chapter 3
1. ajar (adj.) Page 26 neither entirely open nor entirely shut; partly open
2. quivered (v.) Page 27 To shake with a slight, rapid, tremulous movement
Chapter 4
1. fertile (adj.) Page 40 bearing, producing, or capable of producing vegetation, crops, etc., abundantly
2. barren (adj.) Page 40 unproductive; unfruitful
Chapter 5
1. humidity (n.) Page 46 humid condition; moistness; dampness
2. lapsed (v.) Page 47 to fall, slip, or sink from a normal level; subside
3. stubble (n.) Page 51 any short, rough growth, as of beard
4. savoring (v.) Page 54 To appreciate fully; enjoy or relish
Chapter 6
1. falsehoods (n.) Page 57 An untrue statement; a lie
2. deception (n.) Page 58 the act of deceiving or leading to an untruth; the state of being deceived.
3. drone (n.) Page 60 a dull, continued, low, monotonous sound; hum; buzz
4. locusts (n.) Page 60 Any of numerous grasshoppers of the family Acrididae, often migrating in immense swarms that devour vegetation and crops
5. solitude (n.) Page 60 remoteness from habitations, as of a place; absence of human activity
6. shanties (n.) Page 60 a crudely built hut, cabin, or house
7. glimpse (n.) Page 60 a very brief, passing look, sight, or view.
8. hypnotic (adj.) Page 60 inducing sleep
9. garbled (adj.) Page 61 confused or jumbled
10. conniptions Page 65 fit of hysterical excitement or anger
11. adrenaline Page65 A hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla that is released into the bloodstream in response to physical or mental stress, as from fear or injury. It initiates many bodily responses, including the stimulation of heart action and an increase in blood pressure, metabolic rate, and blood glucose concentration
Chapter 8
1. mellowed (v.) Page 78 Having the gentleness, wisdom, or tolerance often characteristic of maturity
2. ricocheted (v.) Page 85 to move an object or a projectile in rebounding or deflecting one or more times from the surface over which it is passing or against which it hits a glancing blow.
3. slogged (v.) Page 88 to walk or plod heavily
Chapter 9
1. sulk (v.) Page 94 to remain silent or hold oneself aloof in a sullen, ill-humored, or offended mood
2. gumption (n.) Page 95 courage; spunk; guts
3. ornery (adj.) Page 101 ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper
4. lingered (v.) Page 109 To be slow in leaving, especially out of reluctance; tarry
Chapter 10
1. badger (v.) Page 112 to harass or urge persistently; pester;
nag
Chapter 11
1. allegedly (adv.) Page 123 according to what is or has been declared or stated
2. deplorable (adj.) Page 127 causing or being a subject for reproach or disapproval; wretched; very bad
3. avenging (v.) Page 127 taking vengeance or exact satisfaction for
4. accomplice (n.) Page 128 a person who knowingly helps another in a crime or wrongdoing, often as a subordinate.
5. integrity (n.) Page 128 adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty
6. indignation (n.) Page 128 strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.
7. aroused (v.) Page 128 to stir to action or strong response; excite
8. condone (v.) Page 129 to disregard or overlook something illegal, objectionable, or the like
Chapter 12
1. subpoena (n.) Page 133 the summoning of witnesses or the submission of evidence, as records or documents, before a court or other deliberative body.
2. agitators (n.) Page 134 one who disturbs or excites emotionally; arousers; perturbers
3. rabblerousers (n.) Page 134 a person who stirs up the passions or prejudices of the public, usually for his or her own interests; demagogue
4. spouting (v.) Page 136 To speak volubly and tediously
Chapter 13
1. caravan (n.) Page 148 a group of travelers, as merchants or pilgrims, journeying together for safety in passing through deserts, hostile territory, etc.
2. indicted (v.) Page 149 To make a formal accusation against a party by the findings of a jury, especially a grand jury.
Chapter 14
1. bayou (n.) Page 157 a marshy arm, inlet, or outlet of a lake, river, etc., usually sluggish or stagnant
2. prospective (adj.) Page 161 potential, likely, or expected
3. unsubstantiated (adj.)Page 167 unproved or unverified
4. snickered (v.) Page 173 To utter a partly stifled laugh
5. apprenticeship (n.) Page 175 working for another in order to learn a trade
6. expertise (n.) Page 175 expert skill or knowledge; expertness; know-how
7. somber (adj.) Page 178 gloomy, depressing, or dismal; extremely serious
8. speculating (v.) Page 180 to engage in thought or guesswork
Chapter 15
1. calculating (adj.) Page 190 shrewd; cautious
2. disrupt (v.) Page 190 to destroy, usually temporarily, the normal continuance or unity of; interrupt
Chapter 16
1. gingerly (adv.) Page 202 with great care or caution; warily.
2. prattle (v.) Page 211 to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way; chatter; babble
