Vocabulary
1.
hover
hang, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
2.
descendant
a person considered as coming from some ancestor or race
3.
gruff
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or emotion
4.
despicable
morally reprehensible
5.
Shovel
a tool consisting of a wide, square metal or plastic blade, usually
with slightly raised sides, attached to a handle,
for moving loose material such as sand, coal, or snow
6.
Humilating
(adj) – very embarrassing or shameful
7.
Compact
(adj) – pressed together
8.
Mutter
(v) – to speak quietly so it’s difficult to hear what you’re saying