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Gr 7 Reading-Rikki
Gr 7 Reading Rikki-tiki-tavi vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| immensely | enourously |
| cowered | crouched and trembled in fear |
| valiant | brave and determined |
| consolation | comfort |
| impotent | powerless |
| bungalow | in India, a low, one-storied house, named after a type of house found in Bengal, and region of South Asia. |
| Segowlee cantonment | British army post in Segowlee |
| draggled | wet and muddy as if from being dragged around |
| veranda | open porch covered by a roof, running along the outside of a building |
| Brahm | in the Hindu religion, the creator |
| gait | way of walking or running |
| providence | favor or gift from God or nature |
| sluice | drain |
| masonry | something built of stone or brick |
| purchase | firm hold |
| made sure | felt sure |
| bother | nevermind |
| bantams | small chickens |
| lilt | song |
| fledglings | baby birds |