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The Wild Book 33-71
The Wild Book Pg33-71
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lent | Christian tradition before Easter to give up something or make a change |
| guajiro | Spanish word for a country girl who has little education |
| lively | fin, exciting, a good time |
| carnival | a fun party or celebration |
| wistful | having a feeling of regret or wondering what might have happened |
| crochet | a type of weaving using a needle and yarn |
| shawl | a covering worn over the shoulders |
| weary | tired mentally or physically |
| verse | a group of lines that form a song |
| admirer | a person who has respect for someone or who is interested in someone romantically |
| resemble | to look similarly |
| fragrant | a pleasant smell, floral scent |
| pharmacy | a place where medication is purchased |
| rebel | a person who is opposed to authority, fighting the current government or rulers |
| chaperoned | to be watched over by an adult when dating or socializing |
| stern | serious, strict, severe |
| promenade | a leisurely walk so you can meet with and talk to others |
| strut | to walk with confidence |
| counterclockwise | moving in the direction opposite of clockwise, moving to the left of center |
| cautious | avoiding danger or mistakes |
| wary | showing caution or suspicion about something or a situation |
| fea | Spanish word for ugly |
| enchantments | items that bring happiness, interest, and excitement |
| rebellious | behavior that is defiant or goes against the rules and authority |
| transformed | to be changed completely |
| vicious | cruel or violent on purpose |
| tame | domesticated, not dangerous |
| jotting | writing quickly, possibly using a shortened version |
| tendrils | something resembling a plant tendril, especially a slender curl or ringlet of hair |
| reeds | a tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family, which grows in water or on marshy ground |
| esperanza | Spanish word for hope |
| dominoes | tile-based games played with 28 white and black gaming pieces |
| recite | speak from memory, say a speech or poem out loud |
| chariots | type of vehicle similar to a cart |
| ominous | giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly |
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