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Tuck: Ch. 6-11
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dismay (n.) | a feeling of hopelessness when faced with a problem |
| implore (v.) | to beg or plead |
| whit (n.) | a tiny, very small amount |
| elated (adj.) | extremely happy and excited |
| recede (v.) | to become faint or distant |
| vigorous (adj.) | forceful and full of energy |
| brink (n.) | the very limit or edge |
| indomitable (adj.) | impossible to beat |
| perilous (adj.) | very dangerous |
| helter-skelter (adj.) | messy, wild, and all over the place |
| cavernous (adj.) | large, dark, and cavelike |
| mirage (n.) | something that is too good to be true; like a dream |
| disarray (n.) | a state of disorganization or mess |
| luxurious (adj.) | rich and superior in quality |