IOBD Vocab Ch 10-12 Flashcards

1
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one from whom an individual, group, or species is descended

A

ancestors

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2
Q

somewhat salty

A

brackish

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3
Q

to irritate

A

chafing

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4
Q

a loud, continuous noise

A

clamor

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5
Q

to fix the eyes in a steady, intent look

A

gaze

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6
Q

to bite or chew with the teeth

A

gnaw

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7
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a thin food made by boiling cereal (as oatmeal or cornmeal) in water or milk

A

gruel

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8
Q

a happening believed to be a sign or warning of some future event

A

omen

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9
Q

something that covers or protects something else

A

shelter

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10
Q

one prepared for use as a cord or thread

A

sinew

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11
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a device or container used in a household and especially kitchen

A

utensils

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