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Tuck Vocabulary
Tuck Everlasting Ch. 6-10 Vocabulary (all words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cavernous | resembling a deep hole in a rock |
| vivid | very clear |
| mercy | kind treatment when it is not deserved |
| bridle | the straps, bit and reins, put over the horse's head to control its movements |
| cautiously | carefully |
| eager | wanting something very much |
| pitiless | having no compassion or sympathy |
| dimensions | measurements |
| peculiar | odd or strange |
| conclusion | the final decision or outcome of something |
| straddle | to throw one's legs on each side of something |
| blur | to make or become less clear |
| parson | a minister of the gospel |
| elated | filled with joy and pride |
| camphor | a white, strong smelling substance used in medicine |
| extraordinary | so unusual as to be remarkable |
| risky | dangerous |
| vigorous | lively |
| perilous | having a chance of harm or loss |
| embankment | a mound of dirt that holds back water or holds up a road |
| fidget | to be restless or having constant movement |
| insist | to take a strong stand |
| implored | asked in a humble and gentle way |
| eddies | currents of air or water running against the main current |
| faltered | stumbled |
| colander | a bowl of holes for draining food |