Wordlywise Grade 7 - List 3

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noun the act of making a sudden noisy break; a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); state of being torn or burst open; verb separate or cause to separate abruptly

pluck

noun the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord; the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury; verb strip of feathers; pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion; pull or pull out sharply; look for and gather; rip off; ask an unreasonable price; sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

forage

noun the act of searching for food and provisions; animal food for browsing or grazing; verb wander and feed; collect or look around for (food)

dispatch

noun the act of sending off something; killing a person or animal; the property of being prompt and efficient; an official report (usually sent in haste); verb kill without delay; send away towards a designated goal; dispose of rapidly and without delay and efficiently; complete or carry out; kill intentionally and with premeditation

diversity

noun the condition or result of being changed; noticeable heterogeneity