Frindle Vocabulary Study Guide

Use the following study guide to practice vocabulary found in Frindle by Andrew Clements.

1. creative- able to invent or produce new and original things

2. jolt- a sudden shock or surprise
3. reputation- notice by other people of some quality or ability
4. delaying- to put off
5. modern- of or characteristic of the present time or times not long past
6. harsh- severe or cruel
7. concentration- to focus thought or attention to or thought about a subject
8. oath- a solemn promise to tell the truth or do a specific thing
9. emphasized- to give special attention or importance to
10. committee- a group of persons appointed or elected to study a problem, plan an event, or perform a specific
duty
11. fad- something that is very popular for a short time
12. preliminary- something that comes before the main or final part
13. trademark- a device that points clearly to the origin or ownership of merchandise to which it is applied and
that is legally reserved for use only by the owner
14. consumers- people who buy and use up goods
15. rascal- a usually young, mischievous person
16. confess- admit