ch. 6 vocab

massacre- the unnecessary, indiscriminate killing of a large number of human beings or animals, as in barbarous warfare or persecution or for revenge or plunder. The monster massacred the whole town.

Voluntary-

done, made, brought about, undertaken, etc., of one's own accord or by free choice. He was covicted of voluntary manslaughter.

Parables-

a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson. The story of the blind man was really a parable about life.

Blistered-

a thin vesicle on the skin, containing watery matter or serum, as from a burn or other injury. His burns turned into blisters.

Midday-
the middle of the day; noon or the time centering around noon. Lunch was served around midday.

Engulfed-

to swallow up in or as in a gulf; submerge. The fire engulfed the house within a half an hour.

Scouting- to find by seeking, searching. The colleges were their scouting players.

Pitied-

to feel pity or compassion for; be sorry for. The man pitied the orphaned puppies.

Occasional- occurring or appearing at irregular or infrequent intervals; occurring now and then. She suffered from occasional headaches.