Chapter 3 Vocabulary Words

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Word

Page #

Definition

bruise

32

an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin
exhausted 34 depleted of energy; extremely tired
incinerator 29

a furnace or a container for incinerating waste materials

intact 29 untouched especially by anything that harms or diminishes; entire; uninjured
predicament 33 a difficult, perplexing, or trying situation
remorseful 29 motivated or marked by remorse or guilt
venture 31 to proceed especially in the face of danger
whirl 28 to move in a circle or similar curve especially with force or speed
zwieback 33 a usually sweetened bread enriched with eggs that is baked and then sliced and toasted until dry and crisp

Definitions utilized from Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary and Merriam-Webster's Word Central Dictionary based on use in The Mouse and the Motorcycle.


by: Casey Jo Burrus © 2025
Bingham, Illinois
updated: March 8, 2025
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