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WM5b:10:10 basic definitions

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cascadea waterfall; a shower or sudden downpour
quibbleto argue over unimportant things
wittyamusing
embera small burning piece of coal or wood from a dying fire
glareto shine with a strong
brawnystrong
quagmireswamp; marsh; bog; soft wet area that sinks underfoot
subdueto conquer or bring under control
craftyskilled at tricking others
rusea crafty trick
vanquishto defeat utterly and completely; to overcome
gauntthin and bony; starved looking
residuethat which remains when a part has been used up or removed
hustleto move with haste and promptness
rotundrounded and plump
precipicethe face of a cliff; a steep or overhanging place
loiterto stand around idly; to linger aimlessly
sheervery steep as in a cliff
sheertransparent
glimmera slight suggestion or v
jeerto make fun of rudely or unkindly
furtivestealthy; secretive; sneaky
vagrantan idle wanderer
filchto steal in a sneaky way and in petty amounts
toxicpoisonous; unhealthy; harmful
jestto act in a funny or teasing way; to tell a joke


5th Grade Challenge Teacher
Roosevelt Elem. School
Janesville, WI

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