14. The Watsons Go to Birmingham Vocabulary - Chapter 14

sonic boom

a loud explosive noise caused by the shock wave from an aircraft traveling faster than the speed of sound.

hollow sound

a low sound like something empty being hit

magnolia

any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia

flutter

flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements

investigate

look into or explore

frilly

ruffled or crimped

plop

sit or lie down gently but clumsily.

choky

so tight as to tend to choke

wander

stroll, walk, or move in a casual or aimless way

kneeling

supporting yourself on your knees