Below are the vocabulary words for the book “Ghost Canoe.”
Week 1 (quiz on 2/9)
apparition- a ghostly figure
disoriented- confused
acknowledge- to take notice of
flotsam- floating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
pinnacle- a high peak
optimistic- expect the best
vertical- up and down
implicit- understood though not specifically stated
dubious- a feeling of doubt
vestiges- a sign you can see left by something vanished
Week 2 (quiz on 2/15)
fathom- a measure of length equal to 6 feet or to understand
perturbed- confused
perplexed- puzzled
simultaneously-happening at the same time
inconceivable- hard to believe
Week 3 (3/7)
sensible- having good sense
grateful- thankful
admiration- respect, honor
garments- clothing
decrease- to grow less
Week 4 (quiz on 3/14)
remorse- feeling of guilt for past sins or wrong doings
encounter- to meet face to face
tedious- tiresome due to length, boring
camouflage- hidden by a disguise
contemptuous- show hatred
Week 5 (quiz on 3/21)
prudent- wise
mischievous- playful in a naughty or teasing way
caricature- a cartoon drawing with exaggerated features
deceive- to lie
console- to make feel better
