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10/19/2011

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canvass
Definition
To walk door to door for sales or purpose or advertising.
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pupa
Definition
An insect during a resting stage while it is changing from a larva into an adult.
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plot
Definition
The sequence of events in a story or play.
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startle
Definition
To cause to jump in suprise or fright to wonder
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conceal
Definition
To keep from being seen, noticed,or known; hide.
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falter
Definition
To move unsteadily;stumble.
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topic
Definition
A single subject or theme within a larger work
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rival
Definition
Someone who tries to do as well as or better than another;competiter
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moist
Definition
Slightly wet; damp.
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mooring
Definition
a stable secure place were a boat can be tied
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unintelligible
Definition
not able to be understood
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contempt
Definition
a feelingthat someone or something is a little value worthless or not wanted scornidisdan
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tundra
Definition
a large plain without trees in artic regions mosses and small shrubs are the only king of plant life that grows on the ground beneath the suface or tundra remains frozen all year round
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bottleneck
Definition
a narrow or blocked part of a river or stream
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landing
Definition
a place where boats can unload a wharf or pier
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grant
Definition
to give or allow
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endure
Definition
To put up with; stand;bear.
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plot
Definition
a sequence of events in a story or play
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current
Definition
moving liquid or gas
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rudder
Definition
a plate wood attached to the back of a boat beneath a water line the ______ is used to steer the boat
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bluff
Definition
a steep cliff hill or river bank
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yearling
Definition
an animals whose age is between 2 years old
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submerged
Definition
covered with water
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sploches
Definition
irreglar shaped spots
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bleary
Definition
not clear hazy bluried
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moist
Definition
slightly wet damp
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cud
Definition
stored food in a chamber of an animals stomach
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debris
Definition
the scatterd pieses or remains of something that has been broken destroyed or thrown away rubble
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feat
Definition
an act or deed especially a skillful one
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courtship
Definition
the period of time when a man tries to persuade a woman to marry him
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encounter
Definition
a meeting or confrontation usually for purpose
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lariet
Definition
a long rope with a sliding noose at one end used especially to catch horses or cattle
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wield
Definition
to handle or swing aweapon or tool with great skill or power
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boisterous
Definition
overactive and noisey
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conceal
Definition
to keep from being seen noticed or know hide
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browse
Definition
to nibble at fead on (leaves tender shoots or other soft vegitation
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security
Definition
a systemof guards locks and restrictions that ensures peace or secrecy
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astound
Definition
to fill or strike with surprize or sudden wonder
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instinctively
Definition
autommatially without thought
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reckless
Definition
whithout care or caution
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element
Definition
a basic part of something
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slicker
Definition
a shiny waterproof raincoat or poncho
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priority
Definition
something of first importanance
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indignant
Definition
feeling or showing anger about something that is unfair mean or bad
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fend
Definition
to provide for oneself suvive
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salvage
Definition
to save something of being damaged or destroyed
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venture
Definition
to take a risk with expose to possible loss or danger
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scepter
Definition
a rod or a staff held by a king or a queen it is a symbol of authority
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defence
Definition
the act of defending or protecting
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graze
Definition
(a term usually used for animals
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