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Holes: Chap 1-7
Vocabulary Words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hover | to float, suspended, stand over or hang around |
| forbidden | not allowed, off limits |
| stifling | suffocating or confining |
| obstacle | something that hinders or gets in the way |
| descendant | the offspring from ancestors (grandkids) |
| gruff | harsh or rough |
| perseverance | strong persistence or determination |
| stranded | left alone in an isolated condition |
| hastily | quickly or without thinking |
| compound | an enclosed area of buildings or structures |
| scarcity | a lack of or low amount of something |
| evidence | information helpful in forming a conclusion |
| destiny | a predetermined fate |
| stationery | paper used for writing letters |
| convicted | found guilty of a crime |
| neglected | suffering from lack of proper care |
| warden | a person responsible for the supervision of a particular place |
| shriveled | wrinkled up, usually due to lack of water |
| wasteland | an unused area of land that has become barren or overgrown |
| recovering | to return to a normal state of health and well being. |