Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Flashcards

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Bungalow

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(n) a small house with a single story

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Burrow

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(n) a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

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3
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Revive

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(v) restored to consciousness or life or vigor

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4
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Immense

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(adj/adv) to an exceedingly great extent or degree

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5
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Veranda

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(n) a porch along the outside of a building

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6
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Kerosene

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(n) a flammable oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters

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7
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Cultivate

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(v) prepare for growing crops

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8
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Scuttle

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(v) to move or run in hurried movements

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9
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Cower

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(v) to shrink in fear.

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10
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Fledgling

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(n) young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying

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Sway

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(v) move back and forth or sideways

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12
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Gait

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(n) a manner of walking

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13
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Providence

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(n) guidance from God

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14
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Wimper

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(v) cry weakly or softly

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15
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Sluice

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(n) a narrow channel that controls water flow.

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16
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Valiant

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(adj) having courage or bravery

17
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Feather-brained

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(adj) scatter-brained; silly

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Consolation

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(n) comfort in times of need

19
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Cunning

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(adv) in a sly or crafty manner

20
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Quiver

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(v) shake with fast, tremulous movements

Synonyms: tremble, quake