Chapter 5
Vocabulary Words

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Word

Page #

Definition

arouse

55

to stimulate to action or to bodily readiness for activity; excite
beckon 59 to summon or signal typically with a wave or nod
cockiness 56 boldly or brashly self-confident
dawn 56 to begin to grow light as the sun rises
elevator 54 a cage or platform and its hoisting machinery for conveying people or things to different levels
execute 52 carried out fully; put completely into effect
exhilarate 52 to make (someone) very happy and excited or elated
resist 55 to exert force in opposition
threadbare 48 having the nap worn off so that the thread shows; shabby
threshold 50 the plank, stone, or piece of timber that lies under a door; sill
tousle 52 dishevel; rumple; messy

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

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