Role- Vocabulary Enricher

This week I am the Vocabulary Enricher.

Wriggle

“You can wriggle yourself down narrow passages, not too far in case you get stuck and the tide comes in and drowns you.” (Page 10)

To twist to and fro; writhe; squirm.

Mermaid

“I thought it was mermaids that sand, Dad?”(Page 2)

1.(in folklore) a female marine creature, having the head, torso, and arms of a woman and the tail of a fish.
2.a highly skilled female swimmer.

Pig Bin

“He sees me looking at them, and he picks up the pan and scrapes it into the pig bin.” (Page 17)

A garbage pin.

Quarrel

“No quarrels, no loud voices...” (Page 5)

An angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations

Shivery

“I’m tired and cold now and my legs are starting to feel shivery” (Page 7)

Inclined to or characterized by shivers, quivers, or tremors.