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Waiting for the Rain Vocab 9-12


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chroniclasting for a long time, continuing
cicadaan insect that makes a high-pitched sound
clamora loud noise or outcry; to make a loud noise or outcry
desertedempty, alone, or abandoned
jacarandaa tropical tree with pale purple or blue flowers
partitionsomething that divides or separates; to divide or separate
treadlea pedal operated by the foot, as with a sewing machine
yearnto have a strong desire; to feel deep pity, sympathy or tenderness
abolishto do away with, put an end to
alleviateto lessen; to make easier to endure
avertto turn away or aside
confidentsefl-assured; certain, positive
conscientiousthoughtful, careful
transformto change
unisonagreement or harmony
vehementforceful, zealous, impassioned