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All 20 terms

TermDefinition
hatcheta small, short -handled ax, to be used with only one hand
kindlingsmall pieces of wood or other material used for starting fires
quillsa collection of sharp, hollow spines on the back of a porcupine
sheltera place that provides protection from the weather
slitheringa sliding, slipping movement
survivalthe preservation of one's life; the continuing of life
terrifiedextremely frightened
frustrationthe discouragment and irritation that comes from not being able to achieve one's goal
mustyhaving a stale, moldy smell
raspinghaving a rough scratchy sound
gingerlycarfefully avoiding harm or danger
intitialbeginning, first
expressiona look on one's face that shows a certain mood or feeling
staffa long stick or cane sometimes used as a weapon
lancea long wooden spear used as a weapon
glancingstriking a surface at such an angle as to fly off to one side
igniteto cause to start burning
tindera material that catches fire easily
exasperationthe feeling of being extremely annoyed or irritated
tendrilslong, slender curling things

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Creator titan1
Created September 21, 2009
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Subject ELA
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