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Holes: Chap 1-7
Vocabulary Words
Term | Definition |
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hover | to float, suspended, stand over or hang around |
forbidden | not allowed, off limits |
stifling | suffocating or confining |
obstacle | something that hinders or gets in the way |
descendant | the offspring from ancestors (grandkids) |
gruff | harsh or rough |
perseverance | strong persistence or determination |
stranded | left alone in an isolated condition |
hastily | quickly or without thinking |
compound | an enclosed area of buildings or structures |
scarcity | a lack of or low amount of something |
evidence | information helpful in forming a conclusion |
destiny | a predetermined fate |
stationery | paper used for writing letters |
convicted | found guilty of a crime |
neglected | suffering from lack of proper care |
warden | a person responsible for the supervision of a particular place |
shriveled | wrinkled up, usually due to lack of water |
wasteland | an unused area of land that has become barren or overgrown |
recovering | to return to a normal state of health and well being. |