click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
McParland 3rd Grade
Tall Tales. - Review list
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| territory | An area of land that belongs to or is controlled by a government |
| settler | A person who goes to live in a new place where usually there are few or no people |
| catastrophe | a terrible disaster |
| ferocious | Very fierce or violent |
| reputation | Held in public esteem or regard; good name |
| torrent | A large amount of water that moves very quickly in one direction |
| wilderness | a wild and natural area in which few people live |
| commence | begin |
| varmint | An animal that is considered a problem |
| harness | A set of straps that are placed on an animal (such as a horse) so that it can pull something heavy |