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ALWW Vocab
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Droned | continuously spoke in a dull monotonous tone |
| Tense | a state of nervous strain |
| Gleaming | shining brightly |
| Mortars | small cannons for throwing bombs |
| Gourd | hard shelled fruit |
| Ritual | an established procedure for a religious or other rite |
| Flinched | to draw back from what is painful or unpleasant |
| Content | satisfied with, in a state of peaceful happiness |
| Solemn | not cheerful or smiling; serious |
| Makeshift | serving as a temporary substitute |
| Endured | to suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently |
| Recede | move back or further away from a previous position |
| Skeptical | having doubts or a questioning attitude about something's truth or usefulness |
| Arid | extremely dry and lacking enough rainfall for vegetation to grow normally |
| Resilience | the ability to quickly recover from difficulties, challenges, or tough experiences |