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Out of the Dust #2
Summer 1934 - Autumn 1934
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| oblige | cause to be indebted |
| antiseptic | a substance that destroys harmful microorganisms |
| chafe | tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading |
| scorch | destroy completely by or as if by fire |
| threshold | the sill of a door |
| quench | satisfy, as thirst |
| stupor | a state of being half-awake |
| writhe | move in a twisting or contorted motion |
| carcass | the dead body of an animal |
| octave | a musical interval of eight tones |
| sod | surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and roots |
| irritated | aroused to impatience or anger |
| wilt | become limp |
| revue | a variety show with topical sketches and songs |
| deform | become misshapen |