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Sign of the Beaver

vocabulary from novel: Sign of the Beaver

Vocabulary Sign of the BeaverMeanings
sinew tendon
indignant infuriated, resentful
passel an indeterminate number
beseeching begging eagerly
chagrined uneasy and self-conscious
genial warmly cheerful
goaded prodded or urged
heathen an uncivilized person
ruefully causing sorrow or pity
hewing making, shaping, or cutting with a sharp instrument
placid pleasantly calm or peaceful
prowess exceptional ability, skill, or strength
chinking what is between the logs of a log cabin
intricate elaborate or having many parts
shambles complete disorder or clutter
puncheon a large cask
contemptuous arrogant or haughty
relenting compassionate or forgiving
reproach to find fault with a person
incomprehensible impossible to understand or comprehend
clamor loud and continued noise
blunderbuss short musket or an insensitive person
daubed apply with quick strokes
winced to draw back or tense the body
ghastly dreadful or horrible
drawled speaking with long, draw-out words
Created by: sgrubb
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