The One And Only Ivan: Vocabulary Flashcards

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Domain

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The lands under control of one ruler of government.

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Beckons

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To signal to someone by a motion of the head or hand.

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Forage

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To hunt or search about.

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Weary

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Tired

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Linger

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To stay somewhere as if you are unwilling to leave.

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Feeble

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Very weak.

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Precision

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The condition of being exact.

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Pathetic

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Pitiful; causing pity

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Amends

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To make up for some mistake.

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Nimbly

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Active, light, and quick. Unlikely to stumble.

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Grim

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Not smiling; serious.

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Gleam

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Flash or beam of light.

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Venture

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To go somewhere that is dangerous.

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Gingerly

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With extreme care or caution.

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Stench

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A very bad smell. Stink.

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Incompetent

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Not able to do something well.

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Sullenly

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Silent because of bad temper or anger.

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Coincidence

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The accidental happening of things at the same time.

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Teeming

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To be full or swarming with.

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Undaunted

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not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.

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Relent

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abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment.