Story 2-1   Mighty Jackie - Vocabulary

 legendary (adjective) – relating to a legend, or a story that has been handed down for many years and has some basis in fact

muttered (verb) – spoke in a low, unclear way with the mouth closed

gaped (verb) – stare with the mouth open, as in wonder or surprise

snickering (verb) – laughing in a mean or disrespectful manner

insult (noun) – a remark or action that hurts someone’s feelings or pride

fluke (noun) – a chance happening; an accidental turn

flinched (verb) – to draw back or away, as from something painful or unpleasant; wince