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| flanges | a protruding rim or edge used to strengthen an object, hold it in place, or attach it to another object |
| primitive | relating to an earliest or original state; simple or crude |
| tingled | a prickling, stinging sensation, as from cold or excitement |
| skittered | to move rapidly along a surface; to skip or glide quickly |
| sentinel | one that keeps guard; a sentry |
| teetered | to walk or move unsteadily or unsurely; to seesaw |
| escorting | the state of being accompanied by a person or protective guard |
| tubers | a swollen, fleshy, usually underground stem of a plant, such as the potato |
| exertion | a strenuous effort |
| nestling | a bird too young to leave its nest |
| talon | the claw of a bird of prey |
| quiver | to shake with a slight and rapid movement |
| corm | a short, thick , solid food-storing underground stem, as in a crocus plant |
| berate | to speak accusingly, sternly, in an agitated voice |
| savory | appetizing to the taste or smell |
| tethers | a rope, chaing, or similar restraint for holding an animal in place, allowing a short radius in which it can move about |
| niche | a cranny, hollow, or crevice, as in rock |
| warden | an official responsible for the enforcement of certain laws and regulations |
| harassing | disruptive teasing, comments, or actions that disturb another person |
| rumpus | a lot of disorganized jumping and thumping |
