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"Holes" Vocabulary Chapters 1-5
Use your vocabulary list from "Holes" chapters 1-5 to find the appropriate synonym for each word.
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| A | B |
| wasteland | unused land |
| hammock | hanging rope or net bed |
| shriveled | dry; wrinkled |
| warden | jailer |
| stationery | writing paper |
| stifling | choking; smothering |
| innocent | not guilty of a crime |
| convicted | found guilty of a crime |
| gypsy | wanderer; traveler |
| curse | to wish bad luck on someone |
| descendant | offspring; children |
| gruff | harsh; rough |
| alert | awake |
| perserverance | determination |
| stranded | left behind; abandoned |
| buzzard | large bird |
| hastily | quickly |
| avoid | keep away from |
| canteen | water container |
| violation | misbehavior; crime |
| premises | property; compound |
| run-down | broken-down; shabby |
| burlap | rough cloth or fabric |
| desolate | deserted; abandoned; alone |
| barren | fruitless; unproductive |
| dazed | confused |
| cot | small bed |
| sanitary | healthful; clean |
| saliva | spit |
| whirl | turn around; rotate; spin |
| spigot | water faucet |
| relieved | comforted; soothed |
| hesitate | pause; stop for a moment |
| blazing | flaming; burning |
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