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Amos Fortune 1/2
Vocabulary for Chapter 1 and 2
Term | Definition |
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Mystic | spiritual, supernatural |
"heavy" Foliage | thick growth of trees or leaves |
Obeisance | a gesture expressing respect like a bow or a curtsy |
Vengeance | punishment given for an offense or wrong-doing |
Pagan | heathen, ungodly |
Incantation | series of words used as a magic spell or charm |
Sedgy | grassy, marsh-like |
Withes | slender, flexible branches |
Hogsheads | large barrels |
Truculent | ready and willing to fight |
Manacled | bound together |
Mangroves | trees or shrubs that grow in tropical salty marshes or shallow salt water |
Assert | make others aware of, in a strong, clear way; take over |
Expiation | making amends with something |