Wizard of Oz Flashcards

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scarecrow

A

figure made of straw used to scare away birds from fields of crops

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2
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axe

A

a tool that has a heavy metal blade and a long handle and that is used for chopping wood

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3
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blade

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the flat sharp part of a weapon or tool that is used for cutting

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4
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funnel

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a device shaped like a hollow cone with a tube extending from the point: it is used for pouring something (such as a liquid) into a narrow opening

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5
Q

sole

A

only or single

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6
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folklore

A

stories and beliefs that are passed on by telling them out loud

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7
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manifest

A

obvious, clear

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8
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blood-curdling

A

causing great horror or fear

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9
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aspire

A

to want to have or achieve something

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10
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prairie

A

large, mostly flat area of land in North America that has few trees and is covered in grasses

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11
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lumber

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wooden boards or logs that have been sawed and cut for use

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12
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blister

A

a raised area on a surface (such as a painted wall) that is filled with air

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13
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gaunt

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very thin usually because of illness or suffering

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14
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sway

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to move slowly back and forth

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15
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shriek

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to make a loud, high-pitched cry

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16
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rust

A

a reddish substance that forms on iron or some other metal usually when it comes in contact with moisture or air

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17
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shoelace

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a long, thin material like a string that is used for fastening a shoe

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18
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rivet

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a special kind of metal bolt or pin that is used to hold pieces of metal together

19
Q

lubricant

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a substance (such as grease or oil) that causes something (such as a machine part) to be slippery and to move more smoothly

20
Q

torso

A

the main part of the human body not including the head, arms, and legs

21
Q

spring

A

to move or leap suddenly forward or upward

22
Q

patch

A

a small area of land where a particular fruit or vegetable grows

23
Q

sparkling

A

shining with or reflecting bright points of light

24
Q

sprinkle

A

to drop or spread small pieces or amounts of something over something

25
Q

bow

A

to turn (your head) down so that you are looking toward the ground

26
Q

grieve

A

to cause (someone) to feel sad or unhappy

27
Q

pave

A

cover (something) with a material (such as stone, tar, or concrete) that forms a hard, level surface for walking, driving, etc.

28
Q

folk

A

people in general (group of people)

29
Q

tinkle

A

to make sounds like the sounds of a small bell

30
Q

jingle

A

a light ringing sound that is made when metal objects hit each other

31
Q

gown

A

a long, formal dress that a woman wears especially during a special event

32
Q

pleats

A

a fold in cloth that is made by folding the material onto itself

33
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glisten

A

to shine with light reflected off a wet surface

34
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polish

A

to make (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it

35
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wrinkles

A

a small fold in the surface of clothing, paper, etc

36
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stiff

A

difficult to bend or move

37
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noble

A

having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire (such as honesty, generosity, courage, etc.)

38
Q

Sorceress

A

a woman who practices sorcery (witch)

39
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evidently

A

in a way that can be easily seen or noticed : in an evident way

40
Q

hesitation

A

to stop briefly before you do something especially because you are nervous or unsure about what to do

41
Q

fright

A

fear caused by sudden danger : sudden fear

42
Q

beam

A

a long and heavy piece of wood or metal that is used as a support in a building or ship

43
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shoe

A

wearing shoes