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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Firmly | doing something with strength, tightness, or in a secure way that won't easily move, shake, or change |
| Scold | to tell someone in a sharp, angry, or serious way that they did something wrong |
| Dodge | to quickly move your body out of the way to avoid being hit, tagged, or caught |
| Relent | to finally give in, soften your position, or become less strict after being firm or mean |
| Glimpse | a very quick or short look at something, often when it is moving fast or passing by |
| Mending | to fix, repair, or make something whole again that is broken, torn, or damaged |
| Nomad | a person, or group of people, who does not live in one permanent home |
| Insist | to say something very firmly and refuse to change your mind, often when others disagree |
| snuffle | when you make a noisy, sniffy sound with your nose, usually because you have a cold, allergies, or are crying |
| Extinction | a type of animal or plant has completely died out and no longer exists anywhere on Earth |
| Incident | something that happens, usually an unexpected or unusual event |
| Cease | to stop or bring something to an end, often used when telling someone to stop a behavior |
| Century | a period of 100 years |
| Snippets | a tiny, little piece, scrap, or bit of something bigger |
| Rummage | to search for something by digging, moving, or tossing items around in a messy or energetic way |
| Heroine | A woman who shows great courage and strength, often helping others or standing up for what is right. |
| emerge | to come out, appear, or become visible, often after being hidden or underwater |
| Prod | a poke, jab, or nudge—either with a finger or a pointed object—often used to get someone's attention or to make them move and act |
| Tatter | a torn, ragged piece of cloth or paper that hangs loose from something, often described as a shred or rag |