Vocabulary for The Secret Life of BeesThrough Chapter 7 (30 points)

Chapter 3

1. Speculating (pg. 63): (v.)to engage in thought or reflection

Sentence: Lots of people like speculating about what it would be like to be rich and famous.

2. Consternation (pg. 64): (n.)a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that results in utter confusion; dismay

Sentence: When I asked the teacher about the grade I had on the test, the consternation in my voice must have shown because the teacher sat down and explained everything to me.

Chapter 4

3. Corrugated (pg. 71): (adj.) wrinkled; furrowed

Sentence: We made sure we used corrugated cardboard while packing our valuables, as we wanted to be sure everything was well-protected.

4. Meander (pg. 80): (v.) to wander aimlessly; ramble

Sentence: The river meandered through the forest; it seemed to take the longest course possible.

Chapter 5

5. Consolation (pg. 82): (n.) comfort

Sentence: I took consolation in the fact that my guinea pig had lived a long and fulfilling life before his death.

6. Naïve (pg. 84): (adj.) having or showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information

Sentence: People who believe “reality” TV is actually real are quite naïve.

7. Unassuming (pg. 85): (adj.) modest; unpretentious

Sentence: It is surprising that an accomplished figure like Ben Franklin was actually unassuming about his diplomatic accomplishments.

8. Bona Fide (pg. 85): (adj.) true

Sentence: She is a bona fide contender in the presidential race; she’s highly educated and experienced in politics.

9. Bristled (pg. 86): (adj.) annoyed

Sentence: His mother was clearly bristled by the idea of his going to a party where no parents would be in attendance.

10. Revelation (pg. 87): (n.) something revealed or disclosed, especially a striking disclosure, as of something not before realized

Sentence: It was a revelation to Luke that his father was Darth Vader.

11. Righteous (pg. 87): (adj.) morally right or justifiable

Sentence:She came across as being righteous, but those who truly knew her were aware of her immoral activities.

12. Indignation (pg. 87):(n.) strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger

Sentence: When the student was told he could not protest the school’s ruling he felt indignation because he felt his rights were not properly recognized.

13. Eclectic (pg. 90): (n.)a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources

Sentence: To say she is an eclectic is an understatement; she enjoys all types of music, movies, fashion, etc.

14. Immunity (pg. 92): (n.) the condition that permits either natural or acquired resistance to disease or pain

Sentence: His immunity to the loud construction outside his window was a sure sign that the noise had been going on for months.

15. Etiquette (pg. 92): (n.) the code of ethical behavior regarding professional practice or action among the members of a profession in their dealings with each other

Sentence: The explorer observed all of the tribe’s etiquette, and was greeted with respect.

Chapter 6

16. Ingenious (pg. 104): (adj.) cleverly inventive or resourceful

Sentence: I was surprised by my brother’s ingenious way of getting the marbles out of the water bottle.

17. Deliverance (pg. 107): (n.) salvation; liberation

Sentence: The family prayed for deliverance from the drought that ruined their crops.

18. Solace (pg. 109): (n.) comfort

Sentence: She took some solace in knowing that the exam period would soon be over.

Chapter 7

19. Incessantly (pg. 120): (adv.) continuing without interruption

Sentence: She incessantly bothered her father while he was working.

20.Consignment (pg. 125): (n.) agreement to pay a supplier of goods after the goods are sold

Sentence: I brought the items in to the shop on consignment, with the hope that much of it would sell and I’d get some money.