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Lesson 16 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bounty | a payment made as a reward, especially one made by the authorities. that which is given freely, by nature or a generous person. |
| Camouflage | the hiding of something as a result of its appearance. something used to cover or disguise. to conceal. |
| Ebb | to recede, fall back, or pull away from. to fall to a lower level or weaker state; to dwindle. |
| Forage | to search for food or supplies. |
| Harass | to trouble or annoy by attacking repeatedly. to cause to become worried or weary |
| Insulate | to cover with material that keeps electricity, heat, or sound from escaping. |
| Lethargic | slow moving; sleepy or tired. |
| Maneuver | a planned military movement. a skillful move or clever trick. to move or manage in a skillful way. |
| Mottled | marked with different colored patches or blotches. |
| Murky | dark; gloomy. |
| Proximity | the state of being close or next to; nearness. |
| Replenish | to fill up again. |
| Sleek | smooth and glossy. |
| Weary | on one's guard; watchful; suspicious. |
| Wean | to cause to stop depending on a mother's milk for nourishment. to detach from something one has grown accustomed to. |
| Bountiful | Plentiful. |
| Lethargy | a state of laziness, tiredness or not caring. |