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W River Vocab 1-20
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| oblivious | not aware of what is happening around you |
| irrigation | the supply of water to land or crops to help growth |
| destination | the place to which someone or something is going |
| essential | absolutely necessary; extremely important |
| tethered | tie with a rope or chain to restrict movement |
| rummage | to search in a disorganized way |
| dismissive | to reject something ... regarding it as having little value |
| plummet | fall or drop straight down at a high speed |
| kindling | small sticks/twigs used to start a fire |
| ration | allow each person to have only a fixed amount of something |
| ravine | a very deep, narrow valley with steep sides |
| snagging | getting caught on something projecting out |
| puzzled | unable to understand; confused |
| clambor | climb with effort or difficulty |
| pounce | spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey |
| distorted | pulled into a strange or unnatural shape |
| scornful | open dislike/disrespect toward someone |
| confined | limited to a particular location |
| defective | imperfect; faulty |
| confront | meet (someone) face to face to argue |
| fumble | use the hands clumsily while doing or handling something |
| boulder | a large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion |
| debris | scattered pieces of waste or remains |
| splinter | break into small sharp fragments |
| surrender | To yield (give up) power, control, or possession |
| ignite | to catch fire or cause to catch fire |
| jubilant | feeling great happiness and triumph |