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Vocab 8
Vocab Words
Word | 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; to speak or move with confused, noisy sound |
gallant | showy in appearance; splendid; brave or full of spirit, showing courtesy; very attentive |
lukewarm | only moderately warm, not hot but not cold; without enthusiasm |
plentiful | in great supply, easily available; more than enough |
ration | a portion of food allowed for one meal or one day; food or supplies; a share |
reserve | something set aside for a certain purpose; something stored 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 exist in a suppressed state; to show suppressed feelings |
trudge | to walk or march slowly and with difficulty or tiredness |
volunteer | a person who chooses to join or to do a service; someone who gives time or effort without pay |
weary | to make tired; to grow tired |