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Old Man and the Sea
Old Man and the Sea Vocabulary
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English
10th Grade
11/10/2010

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Swamp
Definition
fill with water and sink
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Wallow
Definition
roll about; flounder
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Boom
Definition
a long pole or beam, used to extend the bottom of a sail
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Tiller
Definition
bar or handle at the stern used to turn the rudder in steering a boat
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Disperse
Definition
scatter throughout another substance or a mixture
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Malignancy
Definition
tendency to be very dangerous; causing or threatening to cause death
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Scavenger
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organism that feeds on decaying organic matter
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Counsel
Definition
carefully considered advice
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Shingle
Definition
loose stones or pebbles that lie on the seashore; coarse gravel
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Proprietor
Definition
person who owns something
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Lance
Definition
a long wooden spear with a sharp iron or steel head
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Temper
Definition
bring (steel or other metal) to a proper or desired condition of hardness, elasticity, etc. by heating and cooling under controlled conditions
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Despairing
Definition
hopeless
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Scythe
Definition
a long, thin, slightly curved blade on a long handle, for cutting grass
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Rapier
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a long and light sword used for thrusting
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Coagulate
Definition
change from a liquid into a thickened mass; thicken
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Longitudinal
Definition
Running lengthwise
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Improvise
Definition
Make up on the spur of the moment
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Undulation
Definition
a wavy form
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Precede
Definition
go or come before in order, place, or time
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Sustenance
Definition
food or provisions; nourishment
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Maw
Definition
stomach
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leprous
Definition
of or like leprosy, a chronic, infectious disease causing lumps or spots which may become ulcers
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Placid
Definition
pleasantly calm or peaceful; quiet
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Skiff
Definition
a small, light boat with a mast for a single triangular sail
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Gaff
Definition
a strong hook on a handle or barbed spear for pulling large fish out of the water
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Gaunt
Definition
very thing and bony
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Benevolent
Definition
kindly
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Erosion
Definition
a gradual eating or wearing away by glaciers, running water, waves, or wind
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Green
Definition
full of life and strength
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Thwart
Definition
seat across a boat, on which a rower sits
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Bow
Definition
the forward part of a ship, boat, or aircraft
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Stern
Definition
the rear part of a ship, boat, or aircraft
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Subdue
Definition
Over-come by force, conquer
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Dress
Definition
make ready for use by subjecting to some particular process
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Resolution
Definition
power of holding firmly to a purpose; determination
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Plummet
Definition
something weighted or drawn down
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Ineffectual
Definition
not able to produce the effect wanted; powerless
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Filament
Definition
a very fine thread; very slender, threadlike part
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Immune
Definition
protected from disease, poison, etc.
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Carapace
Definition
shell or bony covering on the back of a turtle, armadillo, lobster, crab, etc.
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Contempt
Definition
the feeling that a person, act, or thing is mean, low, or worthless; scorn
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Mysticism
Definition
vague or fuzzy thinking; dreamy speculation
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Prism
Definition
a transparent object, often of glass and usually with triangular ends, used for separating white light passing through it into its spectrum of colors
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Myriad
Definition
very great number
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Annul
Definition
make void; do away with; cancel
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Tentative
Definition
done as a trial or experiment; hesitating
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Imperceptible
Definition
that cannot be perceived or felt; very slight
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