pestered - bothered

contagious - able to spread quickly from one person to another, such as a disease or sickness

result - what happens because of something else that happened

relief - a state of being glad because something that was unpleasant is no longer happening

hysterical - being in a state of panic, out of control

disguise - a change in appearance so people don't recognize someone or something

pageant - a show or performance to celebrate a special event

contribution - something you give or donate to help a cause

bazaar - a sale to raise money for charity

choir - a group of people who sing songs, usually in a church

cancel - stop something from happening

rehearsal - practice for a play or performance

volunteer - choose to do something willingly, without being forced to

sympathize - feel bad or sorry for someone

participate - join in an activity with other people

rowdy - noisy, likely to cause trouble

supervise - watch to make sure people are doing something correctly

circumstances - conditions which affect what happens

ignore - not pay attention to

snitching - stealing

refreshments - food and drinks that are provided at a meeting or get-together

ornament - a decoration you hang on a Christmas tree

fragrant - having a sweet or pleasant smell

ancestor - a person who was part of your family who lived a long time ago

disgraceful - showing very bad behavior

instincts - feelings or tendencies that make you behave in a certain way

separate - set people or things apart from one another

villain - someone who harms people or does something bad on purpose

explained - gave details so that something could be understood

carpenter - a person who builds things with wood

committee - a group of people who make decisions for a larger group

potluck - a meal at which each guest brings food that is shared by all

appropriate - suitable or acceptable

uproar - shouting or noise because people are upset about something

shudder - tremble with fear or disgust

demanded - asked for something forcefully

ushers - people who show you where to sit, usually in church

carol - a Christmas song

confer - talk something over with others

bewildered - confused

tidy - neat and clean

occurred - happened


Extra Words:

cussed - swore
collared - caught someone
blackmailed - threatened someone unless someone gives you what you want
penitentiary - jail
sheperd - a person who takes care of sheep
stretcher - a piece of canvas with a pole on each side to carry the injured
script - a written version of a play
standard - normal or usual
slouching - walking with your shoulders and head drooping down
unselfish - kind to others
sacrilegious - irreverent
pew - a church bench
outlaws - people who break the law
disciples - people who follow the teachings of a leader
bureau - a piece of bedroom furniture to keep clothes in
muttered - said something in a soft voice so not everyone could hear
manger - a place where animals eat
swaddling - cloth for wrapping an infant
probably - most likely
bored - not interested
ridiculous - foolish
urn - a type of vase
crooks - thieves or robbers
colic - stomach pain in infants
congregation - a group of people who belong to a church