Island of the Blue Dolphins Vocab. Week 3

Front

Salty, dirty, unpleasant water

Back

Brackish

Front

Thick, sticky resin substance like tar

Back

pitch

Front

A cheap, simple food made by boiling oats with water or milk.

Back

gruel

Front

Two long pointed teeth from some animals like elephants.

Back

tusk

Front

Small fish used for light

Back

sai-sai

Front

To walk with short steps, swinging the body side to side.

Back

Waddling

Front

to be chased

Back

pursued

Front

To be at the side of someone or something

Back

flank

Front

around the border

Back

skirted

Front

Really loud, roaring sound

Back

Deafening