Chapters 1-12 Flashcards

1
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Ruefully

A

Feeling,showing ,or causing regrets or sorrow

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2
Q

Coax

A

Obtain by patient ,gentle persuasion

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3
Q

Hemlock

A

An evergreen tree of North America with short needles and small cones

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4
Q

Expedition

A

A journey taken for a reason

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5
Q

Shambles

A

A place or condition of disarray or destruction

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6
Q

Endure

A

To bear up under or function to in spite of

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7
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Hobble

A

To walk with trouble or in an awkward manner,limp

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8
Q

Defiance

A

Bold disobedience,lack of respect for authority

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9
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Finicky

A

Exceptionally fussy or to satisfy

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10
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Grudgingly

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Reluctant or unwillingly

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11
Q

Adz

A

An ax-like tool with a cured ,sharp edged head set crosswise to the wood

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12
Q

Snare

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A trap for catching small animals

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13
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Nonchalant

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Not showing up excitement or car,coolly confidence

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14
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Suspicion

A

The act of not believing or suspecting

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15
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Ponder

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To think about something deeply and carefully

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16
Q

Puny

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Very small or weak ,feeble

17
Q

Envious

A

Showing or feeling envy or desire for what another has

18
Q

Daubed

A

To smear or cover with soft sticky material such as plaster