Chapter Vocabulary List

species-a particular type of living thing

respectable-good, decent

pagoda-a many-tiered tower or building

lumbering-moving slowly and awkwardly

convenient-fitting in with a person or hamster's needs

inkling-a vague understanding

unsqueakable-unable to be expressed in words (Humphre's hamster way or saying unspeakable

thoroughly-fully-completely

streaming-running or flowing in a continuous and specific direction.

mealworms-a type of yellow larva that's Humphrey's favorite snack.

jingle-jangle-the playful sound when metal objects knock against each other.

nocturnal-something that happens at night or a creature that is active at night.

jittery-nervous or unable to relax

grasp-a firm hold or grip

chomp-munch or chew noisily

gnaw-bite or nibble on persistently

churn-stir vigorously, agitate

clomping-walking with a heavy tread

scampered-moved with quick, light steps (especially with fear or excitement) 

capitals-the seat of government in a state

blurt-utter impulsively

heartily-sincere, warm

grumbled-complain, espcially in a annoyed way

bopped-hit or punched lightly

mumbled-a soft, indistinct utterance

verge-edge or border

forsaken-abandoned of deserted

homing-aiming for home after having travelled a far distance

pupil-student

whirlwinds-moving very, very fast like a tornado

lurched-making an abrupt, uncontrolled movement

scampered- move quickly and lightly

lure-to tempt someone/something into an action, usually with a reward

restless-state of being idgety, unable to keep still

skitterng-moving swiftly and lightly

meandered-followed a winding course

nifty-something that is useful and unique

queasy-feeling nauseous

worthwhile-something important enough to put effort toward

jumbled-mixed up

panting-breathing heavily

muttered-to say something under one's breath, often in irritation

scolded-admonished, usually angrily

lectured-delivered a talk that is meant to educate or change

commotion-a noisy disturbance

frantically-in a way that is distraught, fearful, hurried

rippling-causing small waves

murmur-a softly spoken sound

intimidated-scared

eerie-frighteningly strange

ghastly-scary

obediently-showing willingness to comply or obey

twirled-spun quickly and lightly around

consulted-seek inforamiton or advice from

tattered-worn into shreds

pondered-thought about something carefully

bulbous-large and round

paced-walk at a steady and consisten speed

shipshape-neat, in good order

barbarian-someone who acts in a wild manner

hypnotize-put into a trance; a state of total focus

soothing-offering relief free from fear or anxiety

assured-showing certainty and security

protested-express objection to what someone has said or done

jiggling-moving about quickly and lightly, bouncy

joggling-moving with small bobs and jerks

padding-soft material meant to fill, give shapt to, or protect and object

rattled-thrown into a state of agitated confusion, frightened

bellowed-yell, roar

disrupt-stop an activity by causing a problem (such as talking in class)

conquer-overcome by force of authority

glorious-celebrated, unforgettable

defy-resist or refuse

sprawling-spreading out carelessly

blaring-loud to the point of pain or irritation

bombarded-hit with a continuous attack

blissfully-happily

bickering-arguing for petty reasons

racket-a loud and disturbing noise

squabbling-arguing noisily over a trivial matter

chuckled-laughed quietly or to one's self

promptly-all at once, immediately

generous-give more of something than is expected

commotion-a noisy distrubance

alarming-causing fear

volunteer-offer help (without payment)

grimly-serious, gloomy

reflect-to think deeply on a subject

gracious-courteous, kind

shivering-vibrating slightly and irregularly (often from cold or fear)

gritted-clench one's teeth to stay composed through something unpleasant

sneered-smile or speak in a mocking manner

resented-greatly disliked, did not appreciate

scowled-made an angry, disapproving face

sourpuss-comeone who often has a grumpy expression

grouchy-irritable and mean

cunning-smart, crafty

rouse-to become awake or active

beaming-radiating light, cheerful

worthy-having qualities that are deserving or praise

drowsy-state of being half asleep

chipper-cheerful and lively

vinegary-having a sour disposition; tasting or smelling like vinegar

spring chicken-a young person, energetic 

squealed-made a long, high pitched, squeal or noise

homey-cozy and comfortable

murmured-spoke in a low, soft voice

canvas-a blank surface upon which art can be made

squeakless-unable to say anythig; Humphrey's hamster way of saying "speechless"

pining-to constantly miss somone you love very much

reeling-busy with many thoughts

encouragement-to give someone your support and confidence.