Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Vocabulary List Chapters 35-42

any one of a group of very small living things that often cause disease

"After all, E. coli, a dangerous bacteria, is unlike all others."

the action or a system of voting

"A secret ballot."

to be unfaithful to

Wondering why Mr. Daniels would do this — betray me.

a series of activities meant to produce a particular result

In the end, Mr. Daniels shakes hands with Shay and tells her she ran a good campaign.

a group of people appointed or elected to make laws or give advice

"I'll draw a name out of a hat or tell the council that we don't have a representative."

a position or attitude that is meant to defend

Realize that you can old stay on the defensive for so long.

upset or nervous

She is always looking for your weakness, always trying to get you flustered and force you into a mistake.

very active or fast

"Yes!" I say, nodding furiously.

one of two or more words spelled and pronounced alike but different in meaning

"Your name is a homonym."

impossible to defeat

"I think you're just invincible."

to choose as a candidate for election, appointment, or honor

"I've told you about nominating a class president for our first ever school-wide student government."

to hurt the feelings of or insult

"I'm not offended Oliver."

able or likely to convince

"Okay, we are going to begin a unit on persuasive writing," Mr. Daniels says.

to give up (something) especially for the sake of something or someone else

The piece most protected and sacrificed for.

to give a sign of respect to (as a military officer) especially by a movement of the right hand to the forehead

And then he salutes me and laughs.

to make explosive popping sounds

"Well," Shay sputters, "if you had an unlimited amount of money, you could buy the medicine, right?"

to affect with shock or confusion : fill with disbelief

I sit, stunned.

a thought or plan that is offered or proposed

Other kids give me suggestions, too.