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Unit 8
Native Americans
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a tool with a sharp blade on the end of a long handle that is used to chop wood | axe |
| the average length of time between the birth of parents and the birth of their children, about 25 to 30 years | generation |
| a tree with hard wood and smooth bark that peels off easily in strips | birch |
| relating to the most important part of something | basic |
| to attach to a set of straps that connect an animal to something it pulls ( | harness |
| to flow extremely slowly in a thin stream or drops | trickle |
| relating to extreme cold and winter | arctic |
| extremely tired | weary |
| an open space in a forest | clearing |
| to sprout | germinate |
| to make someone upset or angry through words or actions | offend |
| small and weak | puny |
| an older person in a community who is respected and seen as having authority | elder |
| to try hard to persuade | urge |
| a decorative head covering usually worn for special occasions | headdress |
| first, serving as the leader | lead |
| to connect one thing to another | hitch |
| rich, inviting, mouth-watering | succulent |
| to run quickly and playfully | scamper |
| the smallest animal in a litter | runt |