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taunt v., challenge in a mocking or insulting manner. They began to taunt the boy by mocking him about his haircut.

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re • treat v., draw or lead back, withdraw. Alice began to retreat as she withdrew away from the barking dog.

de • lir • i • ous adj., state of being confused, having disordered speech and hallucinations. The medicine the old man took made him delirious and confused about his surroundings.

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con • vul • sive adj., producing involuntary and uncontrolled movement of the muscles. Her hand moved in a convulsive twitch as it began to shake uncontrollably.

rasp • ing adj., producing a harsh, irritating sound. Because the man had laryngitis, his rasping voice was harsh and grating.

bolt v., move or break away suddenly or rapidly. The deer suddenly ran into the woods as they bolted from the hunters.

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sulk • y adj., indicating a moody silence. The toy was taken from the child, so he got into a sulky mood by being quiet and withdrawn.

re • pu • ta • tion n., overall character as seen or judged by people. Sarah had a good reputation because people saw her as being nice and friendly.

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im • plor • ing adj., cry or call out earnestly, beg. The baby begged for her bottle as she gave an imploring cry.

ghast • ly adj., frightening, terrifying. The girls let out a ghastly scream because they were terrified of the spider.

flush v., blush; be lively. Her face flushed after she made the winning field goal. flushed, adj.

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leer n., knowing, wanton look. The prisoner’s leer did not frighten the prison guards.