The document provides vocabulary definitions for words used in chapters 9-10 of the book Project Mulberry. It defines 10 words: fragile, jiggled, psychology, trowel, heaved, trial, clods, racist, coward, and barely. The definitions provide examples of how each word is used in context from the specified pages of the book.
3. jiggledverb To move or rock lightly up and down I jiggled the lid a little to make sure it was secure. (pg. 102)
4. psychologynoun The science that deals with mental processes and behavior Reverse psychology, that’s what it was. Patrick was using reverse psychology on Kenny. (Pg. 106)
5. trowelnoun A flat-bladed hand tool for leveling, spreading, or shaping substances He was kneeling by the back fence with a trowel in one hand. (Pg. 112)
6. heavedverb To raise or lift, especially with great effort or force. Patrick braced himself and Mr. Dixon heaved to his feet. (Pg. 113)
7. trialnoun The act or process of testing, trying, or putting to the proof “It’s the getting up and down that’s a trial for me…” (Pg. 113)
8. clodsnoun A lump or clump, especially of earth or clay (dirt!) “I’ll follow you and break all the clods.” (Pg. 114)
9. racistadjective The belief that a particular race is superior to others “Hi Mom, what’s for dinner? And by the way, I’ve been wondering – Are you racist?” (Pg. 120)
10. cowardnoun One who shows ignoble fear in the face of danger or pain Maybe I was being a coward. (Pg. 120)
11. barelyadverb By a very little; hardly “It’s like they’re barely there,” I said. (Pg. 123)
