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The Clay Marble vocb

Vocabulary from the novel, "The Clay Marble"

TermDefinition
Shrapnel Metal fragments from an explosive shell
Refugee Person who flees in search of shelter, especially in times of war
Desolate Deserted; lifeless
Thatched Covered with overlapping plant stalks or leaves
Sarong Skirt made of a length of brightly covered, wrapped cloth
Rationed Supplied with fixed portions
Silhouette Outline that appears dark against a lighter background
Curry Food cooked in a sauce made with coriander, cumin, turmeric and other spices
Relief Having to do with assistance in time of danger or need
Monsoons Seasonal winds accompanied by heavy rainfall
Deft Quick and skillful
Resistance Movement or organization that works to free a country from unwanted government
Fragments Broken or detached pieces
Miniature On a reduced scale, tiny
Mobilizing Preparing for war
Offensive Attack or assault directed against an enemy
Recruit Win over, attract, or hire for military service
Stampede Sudden rush of people or animals
Frail Weak, fragile
Makeshift Temporary and crudely made
Watchtowers Observations towers on which guards or lookouts are stationed
Sickle Tool with a curved blade, used for cutting grain or grass
Factions Opposing groups within a larger group
Unkempt Untidy
Forlorn Sad or lonely
Strident Loud and harsh; shrill
Defiant Resisting boldly
Insolent Rude, disrespectful
Allegiance Loyalty
Fatigues Clothing worn by military personnel
Bountiful Plentiful; abundant
Belligerent Aggressive; eager to fight
Caravan Line of vehicles traveling together, in single file
Ominous Threatening, menacing
Emigrate Leave one place and settle in another
Malnutrition Illness or weakness due to a diet lacking in nutrients
Reverie Daydream
Shroud Something that conceals by covering or surrounding
Abated Lessened, eased
Dread Deep fear
Fervor Intense emotion
Enlist Sign up for military service
Cremations Incineration(burning) of corpses
Vibrant Full of life
Alliances Treaties or close associations of groups to promote common goals
Created by: 7th_kms
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