Vocabulary Flashcards
afloat
borne on or as if on water
ravine
small narrow valley with steep sides
leagues
a measure of distance equal to about three miles
glistening
to shine by reflection with a soft sparkle
pelts
the skin of furry animals
pursue
chase
perish
to pass away completely
pondering
to consider carefully
forlorn
sad; hopeless
rites
a ceremonial act or action
sinews
tendons; the tissues fastening a muscle to a bone
forbade
forbid- to order not to do or to be done
brackish
having a salty taste, as of the sea
quarreled
a cause of dispute or complaint
wary
cautious; careful to avoid danger or difficulty
swollen
swell - to become abnormally enlarged or puffed up
quivering
to move with a slight shaking motion
abandoned
to give up completely
lure
something that attracts or tempts
plentiful
present in large numbers or amount
coils
a series of loops
jagged
having a sharp uneven edge or surface
deserted
to withdraw from
squinting
inability to direct both eyes to the same object
gash
a long deep cut
hobble
to walk with difficulty
snares
traps made with a noose
howled
to make a loud long mournful sound
shimmerered
to shine with a wavering light
vanquished
to those who are defeated in battle
