The Pearl, Chapter 2
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cbauerramazani on July 7, 2008
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 estuary (n) | the wide part of a river where it goes into the sea |
| algae (n) | a very simple plant without stems or leaves that grows in or near water |
| mirage (n) | An effect caused by hot air in a desert, which makes you think that you can see objects when they are not actually there |
| haze (n) | Smoke, dust, or mist in the air which is difficult to see through |
| vibrate (v) | To move/swing back and forth very rapidly. |
| bulwark (n) | a person, place or thing regarded as a defender of a principle. |
| bow (n) | the front part of a boat |
| shawl (n) | a piece of cloth, in a square or triangular shape, that is worn around the shoulders or head, especially by women |
| swelling (n) | an area of your body that has become larger than normal. because of illness or injury |
| poultice (n) | something that is put on someone's skin to make it less swollen or painful, often made of a wet cloth with milk,herbs, or clay on it |
| suck (v) | take liquid, air, etc. into your mouth by using the muscles of your lips |
| perceptible (adj) | able to be seen or noticed (especially a slight movement or change of state) |
| slide (v) | to move smoothly and quiet, to glide |
| strain (v) | to try very hard to do something using all your strength or ability |
| overhang (n) | a rock, roof etc that hangs over something else |
| gleam (v) | to shine softly [= glimmer] |
| tactful (adj) | not likely to upset or embarrass other people [≠ tactless] |
| speculatively (adv) | based on guessing or on opinions that have been formed without knowing all the facts |
| squat (v) | to sit on your heels with your knees bent up close to your body |
| illusion (n) | something that seems to be different from the way it really is |
| blade (n) | the flat cutting part of a tool or weapon |
| incandescence (n) | the light emitted by a hot or incandescent object |
| triumphant (adj) | showing pleasure and pride because of a victory or success |
| smash (v) | to break into pieces violently or noisily, or to make something do this by dropping, throwing, or hitting it |
| shrilly (adv) | a shrill sound is high-pitched and unpleasant |
| rigid (adj) | stiff and not moving or bending |
| clinging (adj) | holding someone or something tightly, especially because you do not feel safe |
| recede (v) | to become or seem to become fainter or more distant |
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