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Our town vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Trellise | latticework used to support climbing plants |
| Sentinel | A person employed to keep watch for some anticipal event |
| Fatigue | temporary loss of strength and energy from hard work |
| Veranda | A porch along the outside of a building |
| Stunt | check the growth or development of |
| Unobtrustive | Not undesirable noticeable |
| Lader | filled with a great quantity |
| discontent | showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing |
| Despair | abandon hope: lose hart |
| Savant | A learned person |
| Vestige | an indication that something has been present |
| Outcropping | part of a rock formation that outs above surrounding land |
| stock | the descendant of one line or individual |
| Gauge | an instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity |
| Oblige | Provide a service or favor for someone |
| illiterate | not able to read or write |
| Indifferent | Marked by a lack of interest |
| Belligerent | Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight |
| diligent | characterized by care and perseverance in carrying out tasks |
| shrill | having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones |
| careen | move sideways or in an unsteady |
| Wheedle | Influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering |
| languid | lacking spirit or liveliness |
| snivel | cry or whine with snuffling |
| Traipse | walk or tramp about |
| Reckon | expect, believe, or suppose |
| constable | a law officer with limited authority |