The Watsons Go to Birmingham-

1963Vocabulary

Chapters 9-15

Facilities n. : rooms or buildings used for a

special purpose, such as restrooms and

restaurants

Gnashing v.: To grind or strike (the teeth, for example) together

Sanitation n. : relating to hygiene, especially a

clean water supply

Sheik n. : a leader of an Arab family or village.

Duking v.: Slang. to hit or thrash with the fists

Stingy adj. : unwilling to spend

Trespassing v: to enter an area without

permission or that is off limits

Whirlpool n : dangerously spinning body of water

Wilier adj : more crafty or sly

Interracial adj. : between people of different races

Pervasive adj. : widespread

Prohibited v. : Outlawed; forbidden

Provoke v. : to start something on purpose; to

cause anger or resentment

Seamstress n. : a woman whose occupation is

sewing

Strove v. : tried hard