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"To Build a Fire"
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Instinct (n) | a natural urge to behave in a certain way; usually present from birth |
| Subtle (adj) | hard to see, sense, or understand; faint or slight |
| Floundered (v) | stumbled and struggled |
| Yearned (v) | longed or hungered for |
| Welfare (n) | well-being; safety and happiness |
| Sufficient (adj) | enough to meet the needs of a situation |
| Intently (adv) | with great attention |
| Devised (v) | to plan, create, or design |
| Genuine (adj) | real; true |
| Observant (adj) | watchful; quick to notice things |