Words of the Day

fester - a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus

Page 22 - If we can heal the festering around the wound, Pa will be well again.

hectic

1. Characterized by intense activity, confusion, or haste
2. Medicine. Of, relating to, or being a fever that fluctuates during the day
3. Consumptive; feverish.
4. Flushed.

Page 28 - It did seem that Pa's face was a more normal color, and the hectic red spots on his cheeks were gone.

Practice

1. Which definition of hectic is used in the sentence from Weasel? _____________________
    
2. What do the two vocabulary words have in common? _________________________________________
   
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3. Which word is the best synonym for fester?
    
   1. inflamed
   2. feverish
       
4. Which word is the best synonym for hectic?
    
   1. inflamed
   2. feverish
       
5. Which word does not belong with the others?

   awaken      revive        rouse        sleep
    

6. Which word does not belong with the others?

   beckon     honor        dignify        distinguish
    

7. Correct the information in the following chart.
    

   beckon	|	molt
   ____________________	|	____________________
   summon	|	cast off
   shed	|	gesture
   take off	|	throw away
   motion	|	sign

   
    

----------Key----------

1. 4
2. Both hectic and festering describe Pa's sickness.
3. a
4. b
5. sleep
6. beckon
7. 
    

   beckon	|	molt
   ____________________	|	____________________
   summon	|	cast off
   gesture	|	shed
   sign	|	throw away
   motion	|	take off