Transcript A Backwoods Boy By: Russell Freedman

A
Backwoods
Boy
By: Russell Freedman
1. forlorn
pg. 287
Sad because of
being abandoned
2. luminous
pg. 288
Shining; bright
3. reflective
pg. 289
Showing serious and
careful thinking;
thoughtful
4. intellectual
pg. 290
One who tries to know
and understand things
mainly through
thinking
5. meager
pg. 292
Not enough in
amount or quantity
6. aptitude
pg. 293
Natural ability; talent
7. intrigue
pg. 294
To arouse the
curiosity or interest
of; fascinate
8. decline
pg. 294
To become less; fall
into a worse
condition