Island of the Blue Dolphins Vocab. Ch. 1-8

Front

ravine

Back

deep, narrow area between two hills

Front

conceal

Back

to hide

Front

sparingly

Back

not very often or used much

Front

idle

Back

not active

Front

league

Back

a long distance

Front

pelt

Back

an animal skin with fur

Front

strewn

Back

thrown around

Front

pursue

Back

to go after

Front

fowl

Back

a type of bird

Front

shirker

Back

someone who avoids their duty