Chapter 8 Vocabulary Words

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Word

Page #

Definition

allowance

94

a share or portion allotted or granted; money given
anchor 92 to secure firmly; to hold an object firmly
bridal suite 87 a special set of rooms for a couple who have just been married
conscience 93 sensitive regard for fairness or justice; sense or right and wrong
foolhardy 89 foolishly adventurous and bold; rash
pilfer 89 to steal stealthily in small amounts and often again and again
reunion 87 an act of reuniting; the state of being reunited or brought back together
room service 86 service provided to hotel guests in their rooms; food or toiletries
tactless 89 marked by lack of tact; offensive, disrespectful

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
Vandalia, Illinois
updated: March 9, 2025
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