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Veldt Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| veldt | an open grassland in Southern Africa |
| thatched | covered in a material such as straw or leaves |
| crystalline | having the structure and form of a crystal |
| peculiarly | oddly, strangely |
| persecute | to torture or torment; to worry |
| jaunt | a short journey |
| appalled | shocked |
| neurotic | overly nervous or obsessive |
| insufferable | intolerable; unbearable |
| conjure | to produce or bring about using magic |
| paranoia | an extreme distrust of others, a sense that others are out to get you |
| engross | to occupy someone completely; to absorb |
| obsolete | no longer necessary or useful because it is outdated |
| efficiency | the ability to do something or produce something without wasting time, material, or energy |
| bemused | lost in thought |
| seep | to pass slowly through small openings |
| jovial | cheerful and friendly |
| relish | enjoyment |
| vague | uncertain; unclear |
| spoor | the track or scent of an animal |