Vocabulary for Island Of The Blue Dolphins by Leon

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Vocabulary for Island Of The Blue Dolphins

Published on Sep 03, 2020

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Vocabulary Island of the Blue Dolphins

Chapters 1-2 Vocabulary: Parley V- Hold a conference with the opposite side to discuss terms. Cease V- Bring or come to an end. Companion N- A person or thing that is loyal Enclose V- surrounded or colose off on all sides Grasp V- A firm hold or grip Conceal V- To hide Lapping V- tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward. Intruder N- A stranger who comes to an island or a place Ravine N- A deep cave with water inside Profit N-a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating, or producing something.
Chapters 3-4 Strewn N (Same as scattered) pelt N- hair, skin, and wool Cove N- cave Stern V-Strick Delight Aj- exited Tragedy V-disaster or axidient Scatter Aj-full of/ bundles of _____________________________ Surge N-Crowd League N- Team
Chapter 5 Perish V- Vanish, death Decree n-legal authority or order Shirk V-Avoid Abalone n-A edible mollusk Fowl N- A rooster or hen (as in bird)
Chapter 6 shroud N- length of cloth or an enveloping garment Stout Aj- brave and determined ponder V- carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion overtake V- catch up with the pass while traveling in the same direction Dune N- A mound or ridge of sand or other loose sediment formed by the wind especially on the sea coast or desert
Chapter 7 Strode V-cross (an obstacle) with one long step.: "by giving a little leap she could stride across like a grown-up Awl N- a small pointed tool used for piercing holes, especially in leather. Vain Aj- having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.: "their flattery made him vain Forlorn Aj- (of an aim or endeavor) unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled; hopeless. Beckon V- make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow Overcome V- Able to do or complete something
Chapter 8 Scurry V- (of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps. Lair N- wild animal's resting place, especially one that is well hidden. Snarl N- When dogs/ wolves do Retreat V- Get out of a fight Scold V- remonstrate with or rebuke Strode V- walk with a long, decisive step in a specified direction. Awl N- A small pointed tool used for piercing holes, especially in leather Vain Aj- producing no result; useless. Mast N- a tall upright post, spar, or other structure on a ship or boat, in sailing vessels, generally carrying a sail or sails. Forlorn Aj- pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.: Beckon v-make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow. Overcome V- succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)
Chapter 9 Stunt V- prevent from growing or developing properly. forbade V- refuse to allow (something) Crevice N- a narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall. Trinket N- a small ornament or item of jewelry that is of little value. Ledge N- an underwater ridge, especially of rocks beneath the sea near the shore.
Chapter 10 Befall V-(bad)happen to someone. Omen N- an event regarded as a portent of good or evil. Chafe N-wear or damage caused by rubbing. Seep V- low or leak slowly through a porous material or small holes. Serpent N- a sly or treacherous person, especially one who exploits a position of trust in order to betray it.
Chapter 11 Deafening Aj- so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else Brackish Aj- slightly salty, as is the mixture of river water and seawater in estuaries Clamor N- A loud and confused noise, especially that people shouting vehemently Harbor N- A place near the coast Weigh V- How heavy something is.
Chapter 12 Gruel N- A thin liquid food of oatmeal or other meal boiled in milk or water Legend N- A traditional story. Secure V- Fix or attach
Chapter 13 Hide V-Hidden/conseal Pursue V-follow someone or something to catch them Pierce V-A sharp pointed object Boulder N- A very large rock Bellew V-emit deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger
Chapter 14 Lobe N- A roundish and flattish part of something, typically each of two or more such parts divided by a fissure, and often projecting or hanging. Herb N- Any plant with leaves, seed, or flowers used for flavoring, food medicine, or perfume. Venture V- A risky or daring or undertaking basin N- A bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall having faucets connected to a water supply Stalk V- A stealthy pursuit of someone or something.
Chapter 16 Abandon V- To leave behind Headland N-a narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea. Plank N- A piece of wood
Chapter 17 Muzzle N- A face of a dog or horse Lure V-tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward. Warily Av- Cautiously, carefully
Chapter 20 Shimmer V-shine with a soft tremulous light. Jagged Aj- Having sharp edges Ancestor N- A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent. Skim V- To go across or on the water.

Wander

V
walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way

Fortunate

Adj
Favored by or involving good luck or fortune; lucky.

Giddy

Adj
having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy

Broad

Adj
having an ample distance from side to side; wide

Circlet

N
a circular band, typically one made of precious metal, worn on the head as an ornament.

Gesture

V
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

Deserted

V
abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous

Chatter

N
incessant trivial talk

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Reflection

Noun
Mirrored Image

11.

Suffer

V
Pain

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Smelt

V
Small fish

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Mend

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Reproachfully

Adj
Expressing disapproval or disappointment

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Fledgling

Noun
A young bird that just fledged

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Speckled

Adj
covered or made with a large number of small pots or patches of color.

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Seldom

Adj
Not common/Rare

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Teeter

Verb
Move or balance unsteadily

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Hobble

Noun
a rope or strap used for hobbling a horse or other animal

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Necessary

N
the basic requirements of life, such as food and warmth

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Peble

N
A small stone made smooth and round by the action of water or sand

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Season

N
each of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours, resulting from the earth's changing position with regard to the sun

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