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Snow Treasure Chp 1-10
Key Terms- chp 1-10
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Language - English
4th Grade
11/02/2010

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tussle
Definition
to struggle or fight roughly or vigorously; wrestle; scuffle
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fond
Definition
having a liking or love
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squatted
Definition
to sit or cause (oneself) to sit on one's heels; to sit close to the ground
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idly
Definition
of no real worth, importance, or signifcance; idle talk; having no basis or reason
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hoarse
Definition
harsh in sound; having a rough voice
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bullion
Definition
gold before it is made into money
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retorted
Definition
to answer back; reply angirly or sharply
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scheme
Definition
a plan or program of action; especially a sly or secret one
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rickety
Definition
in weak physical condition; shaky
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precaution
Definition
care taken beforehand to prevent harm or to bring about a good result
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quarrel
Definition
a cause of dispute or complaint; an angry difference of opinion
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grave
Definition
serious
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safeguard
Definition
protect
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staggering
Definition
sway, weave, wobble
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confidential
Definition
in private
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stray
Definition
go off course
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dense
Definition
crowded
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mindful
Definition
keeping in mind
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landmark
Definition
large object easy to remember
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hovered
Definition
to move to and fro over a place
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regiment
Definition
military unit or group
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addresses
Definition
a formal discussion
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void
Definition
containing nothing
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blotted out
Definition
reduced to nothing
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irritability
Definition
in an aggravated way
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meekly
Definition
shyly
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accustom
Definition
get used to
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extent
Definition
to a certain degree
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welfare
Definition
the good fortune, health, happiness, of a person, group, or organization; well-being
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scornful
Definition
showing a feeling of anger or disgust
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churned
Definition
stirred up or mixed about
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trudged
Definition
move or walk in a tired way
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ashamed
Definition
feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace
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pearly
Definition
pearl-like color, frosted, milky white
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clumsy
Definition
awkward, without grace
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parcel
Definition
a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items
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dreaded
Definition
to greatly fear
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postpone
Definition
put off until a later time
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companions
Definition
helpers, friends
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reveal
Definition
disclose or tell
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