Friendly+Muskrats+Vocab


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lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid
Vocab ch. 3

scatterbrain noun a person who tends to be disorganized and lacking in concentration.

abreast adverb
 * 1 ** side by side and facing the same way

surge noun a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, esp. by a crowd or by a natural force such as the waves or tide

Vocab Ch. 4

Subdued

quiet and rather reflective or depressed

harrow

noun

an implement consisting of a heavy frame set with teeth or tines that is dragged over plowed land to break up clods, remove weeds, and cover seed.

shrew

noun

a small mouselike insectivorous mammal with a long pointed snout and tiny eyes

Vocab Ch. 5

broad

adjective


 * 1 ** having an ample distance from side to side

dense

adjective

closely compacted in substance

vantage

noun

a place or position affording a good view of something

Chapter 6 1. essence- the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, esp. something abstract, that determines its character 2. deliberate- done consciously and intentionally 3. sympathetic- feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy

Chapter 7 1. wisps- a small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something 2. trifle- a thing of little value or importance 3. ventured- a risky or daring journey or undertaking

Chapter 8 1. feasible- possible to do easily or conveniently

2. presumably- used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain

3. bewilderment- to become perplexed and confused

Ch9

Discourage -cause to lose confidents

Trespassers- un welcomed people

Filtered a porous device for removing impurities or solid particles from a liquid or gas passed through it

Ch10

Puzzled- cause (someone) to feel confused because they cannot understand or make sense of something

Abruptly- sudden and unexpected

Extraordinarily- very unusual or remarkable

Ch11

Adjourned break off a meeting, legal case, or game with the intention of resuming it later

Storeroom- a room in which items are stored.

Seeminglys-very bad

Chapter 12 A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt Failure to understand something
 * 1) Desire- (n)
 * 1) Explicit –(ad)
 * 1) Incomprehensible- (n)

Chapter 13 Broad and sturdily built. Critical observation or examination look at (someone or something) closely, typically to assess their condition or to discover any shortcomings
 * 1) Stocky –(adj)
 * 1) Scrutiny- (n)
 * 1) Inspect –(v)

Chapter 14 A long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms Provide (a house or room) with furniture and fittings To a higher degree than is usual or average
 * 1) Corridor- (n)
 * 1) Furnish- (v)
 * 1) Particularly- (ad)

Chapter 18

1.duct- a channel or tube for conveying something, in particular

2.whir- make a low, continuous, regular sound

3.comradeship- a companion who shares one's activities or is a fellow member of an organization.

Chapter 19

1.siloes- tower or pit on a farm used to store grain.

2.estate- an area or amount of land or property, in particular

3.baffled- totally bewilder or perplex **​** Ch20

Bramble- a prickly scrambling wild shrub

Gestured- a movement of part of the body

Engrossed- absorb all the attention or interest of

CH21

Astronomy - The branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.

Monasteries - a community of people, esp. monks or nuns, living under religious vows.

Experimental-( of a new invention or product) based on untested ideas or techniques and not yet established or finalized

Ch 22

Contrary- opposite in nature, direction, or meaning

Merely- just; only

Bounding- walk or run with leaping strides

Chapter 23


 * 1) Anticipate (v)

Regard as probable; expect or predict


 * 1) Distressing (n)

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain


 * 1) Oppose (v)

Disapprove of and attempt to prevent, esp. by argument

Chapter 24


 * 1) Plead (v)

Make an emotional appeal


 * 1) Admitted (v)

Confess to be true or to be the case, typically with reluctance


 * 1) Gnaw (v)

Bite at or nibble something persistently

Chapter 25


 * 1) Shinny (v)

Another term for **shin**


 * 1) Reassure (v)

Say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of someone


 * 1) Wearily (adj)

Feeling or showing tiredness, esp. as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep