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Where The Red Fern Grows
Where The Red Fern Grows Ch. 1-5 Vocabulary
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5th Grade
11/12/2013

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residential
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area of several homes clustered together.
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boil
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to reach a high temperature; the quick "Rolling" o fliquid can spill over
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squall
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cry or scream loudly
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scald
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burned or injured as with hot liquid or steam
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cur
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a dog of mixed breed
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wade
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to walk in
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rind
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thick outer coat of something
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crude
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not carefully made or professionally done; rough
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dormant
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as if asleep; quiet, still
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gratitude
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thankfulness
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twilight
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soft, diffused light when the sun is below the horizon; from sunset to nightfall or daybreak to sunrise
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drastic
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severe, harsh, extreme
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romp
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an enjoyable time of rough and noisy play
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fare
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to do something badly
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canyon
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a deep valley with steep rock sides and often a stream or river flowing through it
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aromatic
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have a noticeable and pleasant smell
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switch
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a small device that starts and stops the flow of electricity to something
a device fro moving the rails on a track
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commotion
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noisy excitement and confusion
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bawl(ing)
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to cry very loudly
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yowl
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to make a loud, long cry of grief, pain, or distress
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stout
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brave and strong
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pester
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to harass with petty irritations: annoy
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bay(ing)
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to bark with prolonged tones: to cry out
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bore
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to pierce with a turning or twisting movement of a tool
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muzzle
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a fastening or covering for the mouth of an animal used to prevent eating or biting
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fester
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a suppurating sore: pustule
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hoe
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a garden tool that has a flat blade on a long handle
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prowl
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to move quietly through an area while hunting or searching for something
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kennel
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a shelter for dogs and cats
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mull(ed)
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to consider at length; ponder
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haunches
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hindquarters or a hip
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scamper(ed)
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to run or move quickly and often playfully
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urgency
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a force or impulse that impels or constrains
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wares
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an article of merchandise
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quaver(ing)
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to produce sound in an unsteady way
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outfit
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a group of people working together in the same activity
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adoration (adore)
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strong love or admiration
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half-hearted
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feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
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glare
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an angry stare
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intend
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have in mind as a purpose
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riffle
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a shallow extending across a streambed
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pang(s)
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a sudden sharp feeling. a mental pain or distress
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bolt(s)
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a roll of cloth
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wince(d)
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make a face indicating disgust or dislike: to tense up from pain
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amends
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something done or paid in explaination of a wrong: a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
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gawk(ed)
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look with amazement: look stupidly
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mill(ing)
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move about in a confused manner
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spurt(ed)
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gush forth in a sudden stream or jet: a sudden discharge: move or act with a sudden increase in speed
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flail(ing)
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thrash about
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grit(ted)
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clench together
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nerve
Definition
boldness; confidence
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muster
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bring together, collect
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smother
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be overcome or killed through lack of air
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whimper(ing)
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make a low, whining, sad sound
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reception
Definition
response
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snicker(ed)
Definition
laugh in a hidden or partially suppressed way
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roost
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to settle down for rest or sleep
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shock
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thick bushy mass (of hair)
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stance
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way of standing
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anvil
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heavy iron or steel block on which metal is hammered into shape
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rugged
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weathered; showing signs of strength
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outrage(d)
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angry or resentful because of injury or insult
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hesitation
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act of holding back in doubt or indecision
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waddle
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walk with short steps, swinging the forepart of the body from side to side
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venture(d)
Definition
proceed in spite of danger
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runt
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animal unusually smaill for its kind, especially the smallest animal in the litter
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beady
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small, round, and shiny with interest or greed
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wee
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very small or early
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stalk
Definition
go through an area in search of prey or thing to kill
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