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Survival Books 2
Vocabulary 21-45
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| shirker | a person who dislikes work |
| awl | a tool to make holes in wood or leather |
| forlorn | lonely or sad |
| ravine | a deep valley |
| brackish | a salty or unpleasant flavor |
| gnawed | to bite, chew on |
| warily | watchful, alert, or cautious |
| sinew | a tendon |
| flailing | to move violently |
| fledglings | a young bird |
| amphibious | can live on land and water |
| audible | can hear |
| hummocks | rounded mound |
| turbulance | violent disturbance |
| wince | shreak back involuntarily from pain |
| dormant | inactive as if asleep |
| eddy | a whirlpool |
| flue | a hollow passage in a chimmey to allow smoke out. |
| gratify | to give pleasure |
| ruefully | regret, sorrow |
| staff | a pole or stick used for support |
| corrosive | to wear or be worn away gradually |
| fuselage | central body of the aircraft |
| propel | drive forward, push on |
| sear | wither, cook, scorch or burn |