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English Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Milestone | 1.a stone functioning as a milepost. 2.a significant event or stage in the life, progress, development, or the like of a person, nation, etc |
| Hightail | 1.to go away or leave rapidly |
| Shimmering | 1.to shine with or reflect a subdued, tremulous light; gleam faintly. 2.to appear to quiver or vibrate in faint light or while reflecting heat waves. |
| Charisma | 1.Theology. a divinely conferred gift or power. 2.a spiritual power or personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority over large numbers of people. |
| Burrow | 1.a hole or tunnel in the ground made by a rabbit, fox, or similar animal for habitation and refuge. 2.a place of retreat; shelter or refuge. |
| Mellow | 1.soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit. 2.well-matured, as wines. |
| Charm | 1.a power of pleasing or attracting, as through personality or beauty 2.a trait or feature imparting this power. |
| Scuttle | 1.a small hatch or port in the deck, side, or bottom of a vessel. 2.a cover for this. |
| Captivating | 1.attracting and holding the attention or interest, as by beauty or excellence; enchanting |
| Tenderfoot | 1.a raw, inexperienced person; novice. 2.a newcomer to the ranching and mining regions of the western U.S., unused to hardships. |
| Vault | 1.an arched structure, usually made of stones, concrete, or bricks, forming a ceiling or roof over a hall, room, sewer, or other wholly or partially enclosed construction. 2.an arched structure resembling a vault. |
| Radiant | 1.emitting rays of light; shining; bright 2.bright with joy, hope, etc |
| Talon | 1.a claw, especially of a bird of prey. 2.the shoulder on the bolt of a lock against which the key presses in sliding the bolt |
| Amble | 1.to go at a slow, easy pace; stroll; saunter 2.(of a horse) to go at a slow pace with the legs moving in lateral pairs and usually having a four-beat rhythm. |
| Mature | 1.complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal form 2.ripe, as fruit, or fully aged, as cheese or wine. |
| Fledgeling | 1.a young bird just fledged. 2.an inexperienced person. |
| Scuffle | 1.to struggle or fight in a rough, confused manner. 2.to go or move in hurried confusion. |
| Leisurely | 1.acting, proceeding, or done without haste; unhurried; deliberate 2.showing or suggesting ample leisure; unhurried |
| Breakthrough | 1.a military movement or advance all the way through and beyond an enemy's frontline defense. 2.an act or instance of removing or surpassing an obstruction or restriction; the overcoming of a stalemate |
| Grapple | 1.to hold or make fast to something, as with a grapple. 2.to use a grapple. |
| Tranquil | 1.free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm 2.free from or unaffected by disturbing emotions; unagitated; serene; placid |
| Coffer | 1.a box or chest, especially one for valuables. 2.coffers, a treasury; funds |
| Goad | 1.a stick with a pointed or electrically charged end, for driving cattle, oxen, etc.; prod. 2.anything that pricks or wounds like such a stick. |
| Serene | 1.calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled 2.clear;fair |
| Inspire | 1.to fill with an animating, quickening, or exalting influence 2.to produce or arouse (a feeling, thought, etc.) |
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