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Magic Tree House #20
Dingoes at Dinnertime - Flashcard Set
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| drought | a long period without rain |
| sleepyhead | sleepy person |
| scrubby | Small, not growing well |
| wounded | injured or hurt |
| dazed | confused |
| squishy | soft and wet like a sponge |
| scrawny | unattractively thin and bony |
| disturb | to bother |
| wallaby | a small kangaroo |
| dingo | Australian wild dog |
| wildfire | a large fire that spreads quickly over a natural area |
| kookaburra | large kingfisher of Australia with a harsh, crackling voice |
| Nightingale | European songbird noted for its melodious song |
| joey | baby kangaroo |
| macro pod | large foot |
| squashy | soft and watery |
| campers | people who go to camp |
| Tsunami | a long high sea wave caused by an earthquake |
| sculpture | a statue made of clay, stone, or other material |
| Aborigine | name used to describe the inhabitants of Australia. |
| serpent | a large snake |
| eucalyptus | a plant native to Australia designed to withstand dry periods. |
| midair | in the middle of the air |
| haughty | arrogant;proud |
| marsupial | pouched mammal (like a kangaroo) |
| gum tree | the Australian word for a eucalyptus tree |
| faint | indistinct, dim |
| haze | fog |
| billow | to rise or swell like a wave |
| drizzle | very light rain |
| precious | very valuable |
| sheepishly | In a shy or embarrassed way |
| whirlwind | A very strong wind that moves in a spinning direction. |
| respect | to look up to someone; to show honor |
| tradition | custom that has been handed down |
| headfirst | moving with the head leading |
| bonfire | a large outdoor fire |