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MSOTM Week 2
1/11-1/15 2010
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| boundary | something that indicates bounds or limits; synonyms: border, frontier |
| declare | to make known or state clearly |
| ravine | a deep, steep-sided cut in the land carved by the flow of water |
| bough | a branch of a tree |
| independent | not ruled by another; free |
| combustible | able to ignite and burn; flammable |
| whisk | to move with a quick, sweeping stroke |
| nourish | to supply with food or other essential nutrients |
| marsh | a wet, low-lying area, often thick with tall grasses; bog. |
| implement | a tool, device, or instrument used to perform a task. |
| depression | something that is lower than its immediate surroundings; synonyms: hollow, hole, dent, pit |
| acreage | a large expanse of land (measured in acres) |
| beech | a deciduous tree that has smooth gray bark and bears small, edible nuts. |
| loll | to stand, lean, or lie in a lazy or relaxed manner; synonyms: slump, idle, slouch |
| edible | able to be eaten safely |
| mussel | a small, shelled, clam-like animal that lives in freshwater streams |
| warbler | a small, insect-eating American songbird, that may be brightly colored. |
| conquer | to master or overcome by strength |
| manual | a handbook |
| loam | a rich, easily crumbled soil made up of silt, sand, clay, and organic mattersynonym: dirt |