Vocabulary for The Secret Life of Bees Through Chapter 7 (30 points)
Chapter 3
1. Speculating (pg. 63): (v.) to engage in thought or reflection
Sentence: Lots of people like speculating about what it would be like to
be rich and famous.
2. Consternation (pg. 64): (n.) a sudden, alarming amazement or dread that
results in utter confusion; dismay
Sentence: When I asked the teacher about the grade I had on the test,
the consternation in my voice must have shown because the teacher sat
down and explained everything to me.
Chapter 4
3. Corrugated (pg. 71): (adj.) wrinkled; furrowed
Sentence: We made sure we used corrugated cardboard while packing
our valuables, as we wanted to be sure everything was well-protected.
4. Meander (pg. 80): (v.) to wander aimlessly; ramble
Sentence: The river meandered through the forest; it seemed to take the
longest course possible.
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5. Consolation (pg. 82): (n.) comfort
Sentence: I took consolation in the fact that my guinea pig had lived a
long and fulfilling life before his death.
6. Naïve (pg. 84): (adj.) having or showing a lack of experience, judgment,
or information
Sentence: People who believe “reality” TV is actually real are quite
naïve.
7. Unassuming (pg. 85): (adj.) modest; unpretentious
Sentence: It is surprising that an accomplished figure like Ben Franklin
was actually unassuming about his diplomatic accomplishments.
8. Bona Fide (pg. 85): (adj.) true
Sentence: She is a bona fide contender in the presidential race; she’s
highly educated and experienced in politics.
9. Bristled (pg. 86): (adj.) annoyed
Sentence: His mother was clearly bristled by the idea of his going to a
party where no parents would be in attendance.
10. Revelation (pg. 87): (n.) something revealed or disclosed, especially a
striking disclosure, as of something not before realized
Sentence: It was a revelation to Luke that his father was Darth Vader.
11. Righteous (pg. 87): (adj.) morally right or justifiable
Sentence: She came across as being righteous, but those who truly knew
her were aware of her immoral activities.
12. Indignation (pg. 87): (n.) strong displeasure at something considered
unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger
Sentence: When the student was told he could not protest the school’s
ruling he felt indignation because he felt his rights were not properly
recognized.
13. Eclectic (pg. 90): (n.) a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a
broad and diverse range of sources
Sentence: To say she is an eclectic is an understatement; she enjoys all
types of music, movies, fashion, etc.
14. Immunity (pg. 92): (n.) the condition that permits either natural or
acquired resistance to disease or pain
Sentence: His immunity to the loud construction outside his window was
a sure sign that the noise had been going on for months.
15. Etiquette (pg. 92): (n.) the code of ethical behavior regarding
professional practice or action among the members of a profession in their
dealings with each other
Sentence: The explorer observed all of the tribe’s etiquette, and was
greeted with respect.
Chapter 6
16. Ingenious (pg. 104): (adj.) cleverly inventive or resourceful
Sentence: I was surprised by my brother’s ingenious way of getting the
marbles out of the water bottle.
17. Deliverance (pg. 107): (n.) salvation; liberation
Sentence: The family prayed for deliverance from the drought that
ruined their crops.
18. Solace (pg. 109): (n.) comfort
Sentence: She took some solace in knowing that the exam period would
soon be over.
Chapter 7
19. Incessantly (pg. 120): (adv.) continuing without interruption
Sentence: She incessantly bothered her father while he was working.
20. Consignment (pg. 125): (n.) agreement to pay a supplier of goods after
the goods are sold
Sentence: I brought the items in to the shop on consignment, with the
hope that much of it would sell and I’d get some money.