Where The Red Ferm Grows Chapter 10-13 Flashcards
Whopper
An extravagant or monstrous lie
Belligerent
Hostile and inclined to be aggressive
Riffle
Ripple water which is caused by a ridge
Salve
A medicated ointment used to soothe the pain from a burn or wound
Abound
To have plenty; exist in large numbers
Haunch
The buttock and upper thigh of an animal
Rile
To make agitated and angry; upset
Cunning
Crafty; sly
Eddy
A current, as of water running against the direction of the main current, especially in a circular motion
Plight
A distressing circumstance, situation, or condition
Leer
A sly look or sideways glance expressing desire or malicious intent
Sidle
To move with one side foremost; to cause to move or turn sideways
Surpass
To go beyond the limits of; to be greater than
Taut
Tight; emotionally strained
Clamber
To climb by using both the hands and feet