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Wordly Wise 7.16
Wordly Wise Book 7 Lesson 16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bounty | A payment made as a reward, especially one made by the authorities. What is given freely, by nature or a generous person. Plentiful. |
| camouflage | The hiding of something as a result of its appearance. Something used as a cover or disguise. To hide or conceal, especially by disguising the appearance of. |
| ebb | To recede, fall back, or pull away from. To fall to a lower level or weaker state; to dwindle. The passing to a lower level or weaker state. |
| forage | To search for food or supplies. Food such as hay or grain for farm animals. |
| harass | To trouble or annoy by attacking repeatedly. To cause to become worried or weary. |
| insulate | To cover with a material that keeps electricity, heat, or sound from escaping. Material that is used to insulate. |
| lethargic | Slow moving; sleepy or tired. A state of laziness, tiredness, or of not caring. |
| maneuver | A planned military movement. A skillful move or clever trick. To perform military movements with. To move or manage in a skillful way. |
| mottled | Marked with different colored patches or blotches. |
| murky | Dark; gloomy |
| proximity | The state of being close or next to; nearness. |
| replenish | To fill up again. |
| sleek | Smooth and glossy. Having slender, graceful lines. |
| wary | On one's guard; watchful; suspicious. |
| wean | To cause to stop depending on a mother's milk for nourishment. To detach from something one has grown accustomed to. |