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Chapter 3
Hidden Secrets in the Rainforest
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| interpret, v. | to explain or determine the meaning of something |
| distinct, adj. | different in a noticeable way |
| pulley, n. | a simple machine made of a wheel or set of wheels used with a rope or chain to raise and lower objects |
| mortar, n. | a wet substance that hardens as it dries to hold bricks or stones together |
| stucco, n. | a type of plaster used as decoration or to cover walls |
| disperse, v. | to spread apart in different directions |
| epidemic, n. | a sudden, widespread illness |
| artisan, n. | a person who is skilled at making things by hand; a craftsman |
| tunic, n. | a knee-length piece of clothing, like a simple dress |
| dwindle, v. | to become smaller or lessen over time |