Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH CH.13-18 Flashcards

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stocky

A

sturdy and usually thick in build

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splinted

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to support or brace

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3
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scrutiny

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a search, study, or inspection

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4
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furrows

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a trench in the earth made by a plow

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5
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baffled

A

to be confused or puzzled

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6
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stake out

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keeping a watch on a situation

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contritely

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a grieving or regret for a short coming

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recessed

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an indentation; hidden place

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9
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upholstered

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to furnish with fabric, springs and padding

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10
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flounders

A

a fish

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11
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converged

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to move toward one point

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12
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inextricably

A

unable to be untied or disentangled

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13
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case

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to inspect or study with intent to rob

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14
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donned

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to put on a piece of clothing

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15
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futile

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having no useful purpose

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cowered

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to back away from something dangerous

17
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captivity

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taken and held as a prisoner

18
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concealed

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to place out of sight

19
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hypodermic

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a needle to give an injection

20
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meekly

A

with no spirit or courage

21
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dictated

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to speak or read for a person to copy

22
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inkling

A

a slight knowledge

23
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unerringly

A

making no mistakes

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astute

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shrewd or crafty

25
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foresee

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to see ahead of time; predict

26
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plaintive

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expressive of suffering

27
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consternation

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amazement or dismay that leads to confusion