By the Great Hornspoon Vocabulary (Chapters 11-18)
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carpetbag
A small suitcase or bag made of thick cloth, often used for travel.
stowaways
People who hide on a ship, train, or plane to travel without paying.
cut-purse
An old word for a thief who steals money by cutting the purse or bag from someone.
scoundrel
A person who behaves badly or dishonestly.
undaunted
Not scared or stopped by difficulty or danger.
rogue
A tricky or sneaky person who sometimes breaks the rules.
imposter
A person who pretends to be someone else to trick people.
porthole
A small, round window on the side of a ship.
square-rigger
A large sailing ship with square sails on its masts.
becalmed
When a ship can't move because there is no wind to push the sails.
Southern Cross
A group of stars in the shape of a cross, seen in the southern sky.
Fo'c'sle
The front part of a ship where the crew lives and sleeps.
banshees
Ghost-like women in old legends who scream to warn that something bad might happen.
inclement
Bad or stormy weather.
muffler
A warm scarf worn around the neck in cold weather.
squall
A sudden burst of wind.
languished
To become weak or tired.
stalwart
Brave, strong, and loyal.
boatswain
A ship's officer in charge of the crew and the equipment.
bantam
A person who is small but tough and brave.
headwinds
Winds that blow against the direction you’re trying to go, making it harder to move forward.
drowse
To be half-asleep or sleepy.
untamed
Wild and not controlled by people.
auction
A public sale where people offer money to buy things, and the highest offer wins.
ruination
Being completely destroyed or ruined.
assay
A test to find out what metals or materials are inside.
bandied
Talked about in a casual way.
grubstake
Money or supplies given to someone so they can start a job or search for gold.
undertaker
A person whose job is to take care of people who have died and plan funerals.
wits
Smart thinking.
ruffian
A rough or violent person who behaves badly.
exasperation
The feeling of being frustrated or really annoyed.
hospitality
Being kind and welcoming to guests or visitors.
spangles
Small, shiny pieces that sparkle or glitter.
concertina
A small musical instrument, like an accordion.
mended
Fixed or repaired something that was broken or torn.
paunchy
Having a large, round belly.
sluice box
A long, narrow box used to wash dirt and gravel to find gold.
enchanted
Filled with magic or delight.
disdain
Looking down on someone or something with dislike.
brawler
A person who likes to fight or get into arguments.
petrified
So scared or surprised that you cannot move or speak.
reformed
Changed for the better; stopped doing bad things.
benefactor
A person who helps others by giving money, gifts, or support.
heinous
Very bad and wicked.
reprieve
A short break or delay from something unpleasant, like punishment.
cantankerous
Grumpy and easily annoyed.
lithe
Moving easily and gracefully; flexible.
proboscis
A long, tube-like nose or mouth part of some animal or insects.
engulfed
Completely surrounded or covered by something.
vice
Bad habit.