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