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Vocab 1 -Tangerine
Vocab for pages 1 - 77
Term | Definition |
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Recede | to become more distant |
torque | a force that causes rotation |
jittery | nervous or unrelaxed |
perimeter | the outline of a closed figure |
inherit | to receive something from the previous owner |
wilt | to become limp because of a lack of water, food, etc. |
raspy | hoarse |
solemnly | formal and dignified |
singed | burned or scorched |
colossal | a huge amount of something |
rigid | frozen in one position or unable to move |
eligible | having a right to do something |
obituary | a brief biography of someone who has died |
pendulum | something that swings back and forth |
prowl | move around stealthily |
affliction | something that causes pain or problems |
vandalized | to purposefully damage or destroy something |
affidavits | a written statement confirmed by a majority to be used as evidence at court |
disintegrating | to break into small parts (from impact or decay) |
dispatched | going to a destination or for a purpose |
convoy | a group of vehicles traveling together (normally medical, protection or warship) |
cavern | a cave or chamber |
condemned | a complete disapproval |
premature | occurring or done before the usual time (normally too early) |
ominously | a given impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen |