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Level 6 Poetry
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| teeming | be full of or swarming with |
| fathom | understand (a difficult problem) after much thought; OR measure the depth of (water) |
| reverberating | (of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo |
| cumulative | increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions |
| gnarled | knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age |
| trajectory | the path followed by a projectile flying or an object |
| baritone | an adult male singing voice between tenor and bass |
| furrows | a long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow |
| foliage | plant leaves, collectively |
| flecked | mark or dot with small patches of color or particles of something |
| knoll | a small hill or mound |
| miscellany | a group or collection of different items; a mixture |
| interposed | place or insert between one thing and another |
| tumultuous | making a loud, confused noise; uproarious |
| keen | having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm |
| subdue | overcome, quieten, or bring under control |
| dilating | make or become wider, larger, or more open |
| sanctify | set apart as or declare holy; consecrate |
| russet | reddish brown in color |
| profanation | An act of disrespect or impiety toward something regarded as sacred |
| peck | a stroke or bite by a bird with its beak |
| acquainted | make someone aware of or familiar with |
| luminary | an artificial light |
| rued | bitterly regret |
| diffuse | spread out over a large area; not concentrated |
| agitated | feeling or appearing troubled or nervous |
| fragmentary | consisting of small parts that are disconnected or incomplete |
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LizardMogg