Chapter 6 Catch Me If You Can Vocab

to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud

Fear, nervous apprehension

cheated

calmed or alleviated

(v.) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm

a playful leap or hop

An authorization form prepared for each expenditure in a voucher system

not readily noticeable, inconspicuous

Basic; elementary; in the earliest stages of development

(n.) a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality

(adj., adv.) without preparation, offhand, suddenly or hastily done; (n.) an extemporaneous composition or remark; a minimal piece suggestive of improvisation

(adj.) cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct

Pitifully small or worthless

Done by secretive means

changing one's mind quickly and often

In a light and carefree way

Illegal

Actual care, custody, control, or management.

uncomfortable or irritated

Capable of being accomplished

(n.) self-government, political control

gathered and stored

(adj.) wicked, depraved, devoid of moral standards

To flow out slowly; to ooze or emit

Humorous; playfully joking