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Amos Fortune 1/2
Vocabulary for Chapter 1 and 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mystic | spiritual, supernatural |
| "heavy" Foliage | thick growth of trees or leaves |
| Obeisance | a gesture expressing respect like a bow or a curtsy |
| Vengeance | punishment given for an offense or wrong-doing |
| Pagan | heathen, ungodly |
| Incantation | series of words used as a magic spell or charm |
| Sedgy | grassy, marsh-like |
| Withes | slender, flexible branches |
| Hogsheads | large barrels |
| Truculent | ready and willing to fight |
| Manacled | bound together |
| Mangroves | trees or shrubs that grow in tropical salty marshes or shallow salt water |
| Assert | make others aware of, in a strong, clear way; take over |
| Expiation | making amends with something |