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THE CALL OF THE WILD - Vocabulary

Learn and practice terms from the novel.

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metamorphosedto become transformed
primordialfirst created or developed; existing in or persisting from the beginning
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
fastidiousnessreflecting a meticulous, sensitive, or demanding attitude
malingererto pretend incapacity (as illness) so as to avoid duty or work
blundererto make a mistake through stupidity, ignorance, or carelessness
domesticatedto adapt (an animal or plant) to life in intimate association with and to the advantage of humans
heraldedto give notice or to signal the approach of
instincta natural or inherent aptitude, impulse, or capacity
solidarityunity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards
celerityrapidity of motion or action
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
callownesslacking adult sophistication; immaturity
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary; extra
formidabletending to inspire awe or wonder
copiousyielding something abundantly; plentiful in number
perambulatingto travel over or through especially on foot
convulsedto shake or agitate violently
provocationsomething that provokes, arouses, or stimulates
pertinacitystubbornly unyielding or tenacious


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