ALWTW Ch. 13 Vocabulary

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borehole

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A deep, narrow hole made in the ground, especially to locate water or oil

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prodding

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The act of poking or jabbing someone or something to force action

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plunged

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To jump or dive quickly and energetically

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telltale

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A sign or indication of something

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din

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A continued loud or tumultuous sound; noisy clamor

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launched

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To burst out or plunge boldly or directly into action, speech, etc.

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welter

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A confused mass; a jumble or muddle of things

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plague (verb)

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To pester; to cause annoyance or torment

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peril

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Serious and immediate danger

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scavenge

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To take or gather (something usable) from discarded material