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definitions
Term | Definition |
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awkward | not skillful or graceful, hard to handle, embarrassing |
clatter | to make short, sharp sounds by rattling or banging together |
gallant | showy in appearance, brave, showing courtesy, very attentive |
clatter | a hard rattling sound, busy excitement, noisy chattering |
gallant | a fashionable young gentleman, a suitor |
lukewarm | only moderatly warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm |
plentiful | in great supply, easily available more than enough |
ration | a portion of food for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share |
ration | to pass or give out in limited portions; to limit the use of |
reserve | to hold back or set aside; to save for future; store for later use |
scholar | a learned person; an expert in a field of study, someone who studies with a teacher; a student who gets a gift of money to pay for education |
smolder | to burn slowly with smoke, but no flame; to show pent-up feelings |
trudge | to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness |
trudge | a long tiring walk |
volunteer | a person who chooses to join or do a service ; someone who gives time or effort without pay; to do freely |
weary | feeling tired, worn out; having no more patience; to make tired to grow tired |