Tuck EverlastingVocabulary

Ch. 11-16

current

The continuous flow of waterin one direction

constable

Small town police officer

sympathy

Showing sorrow for another’s loss

seldom

Very rarely, not often

parlor

Room used for welcoming guests and talking

rigid

Not flexible, stiff

loft

An upper-room or attic

consciousness

The condition of being awareof facts or feelings

gallows

Hanging device for criminals

silhouette

outline of an object that is completely filled in black

accomodations

Somewhere to stay such as a hotel

brambles

Prickly shrubs

decisively

Make a choice or judgement

suspicious

A feeling that something is wrong

soothing

calming

illiterate

Unable to read or write

anguish

Extreme pain

linger

Slow to act, hang around

courteous

Respectful and kind

outrage

Angry feelings caused by something unjust or unfair

luxurious

Something desirable, but expensive