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Out of the Dust -2/7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sear | Become superficially burned. |
| Kerosene | A flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters. |
| Wince | Draw back, as with fear or pain. |
| Octave | A musical interval of eight tones. |
| Drought | A shortage of rainfall. |
| Chafe | Become or make sore by or as if by rubbing. |
| Stupor | Marginal Consciousness. |
| Bide | Dwell. |
| Scorched | Dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight. |
| Mortgage | A conveyance of property as security for repaying a loan. |