Chapter 7-11 Vocab (Their Eyes were watching God)

Gallantly

Boldly; nobly

Prostrating

Bowing in adoration or submission

Pugnaciously

Combative in nature; belligerent

Futile

Having no useful result

Ostentatiously

In a pompous manner or showing off

Excruciating

Intensely painful; agonizing

Refracted

Light deflected from a straight path

Temporized

Negotiated to gain time

Usurper

One who grabs property or money

Insinuation

Subtly made suggestions