Too Clumsy To Climb Flashcards

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Encourage

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give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

“we were encouraged by the success of this venture”

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Pounce

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(of an animal or bird of prey) spring or swoop suddenly so as to catch prey.

“as he watched, a mink pounced on the vole”

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Blissfully

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in a manner characterized by extreme happiness or joy.

“they are blissfully in love”

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Flurry

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a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind.

“a flurry of snow”

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Tangle

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a confused mass of something twisted together.

“a tangle of golden hair”

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Dabble

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immerse (one’s hands or feet) partially in water and move them around gently.

“they dabbled their feet in the rock pools”

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