Caddie Woodlawn Vocabulary Chapters 15-16

N. Russo GES 2013

ominouslysuggesting something bad is going to

happen

The dark clouds hung ominously over the open field.

conspicuouslyeasily seen or noticed

The red convertible was conspicuous among all the silver cars.

coaxedpersuaded

After dinner, Enaly was coaxed into singing several songs.

forebodinga feeling that something bad will happen

When the doctor spoke, his voice was dark and foreboding.

inadvertentlyaccidentally

The dog inadvertently knocked over the full glass of milk.

tittersnervous laughs

The titters spread into a roar of laughter after Warren couldn’t

remember his poem.