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Vocabulary #1
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Chapters 1-2
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1. Cease (verb)
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to come to an end;
to bring an activity
or action to an
end; discontinue
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2. mesa
(noun)
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a broad
terrace with
an abrupt
slope on one
side
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3. ravine
(noun)
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a small narrow steep-sided
valley that is larger than a
gully and smaller than a
canyon and that is usually
worn by running water
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4. Cormorant
(noun)
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A dark-colored web-footed water
bird that has a long neck, hooked
bill, and distensible throat pouch
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5. Befall
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(verb)
to happen especially as
if by fate
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6. conceal
(verb)
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to prevent
disclosure or
recognition of
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7. parley
(verb)
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to discuss
terms with an
enemy
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8. pursue (verb)
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to chase
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9. sparingly
(adverb)
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using very little of
something; using
resources carefully
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10. idle (adjective)
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inactive; not busy; lazy
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