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The Pearl - Ch. 6
Vocabulary terms
Term | Definition |
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Monotonously | Dully and tediously, without variation |
Lumbered | Walked heavily or awkwardly |
Resinous | Sticky, organic substance similar to pitch or gum |
Interwoven | Entwined together; blended |
Sentinel | A guard stationed to keep watch |
Guttural | Harsh-sounding and coming from the throat |
Goading | Prodding or urging on |
Petulant | Annoyed; sulking |
Murmur | Soft, low, sometimes inaudible speech |
Intercession | The act of intervening or pleading for another person |
Germane | Relevant or fitting |
Malignant | Harmful or life-threatening |