ch. 6-15 Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

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What does the word nimbly mean?

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moving with ease

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What does the word guillotine mean?

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a medieval device containing a large blade between two posts that is used to cut someone as punishment

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What does the word genetic mean?

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condition relating to the genetics of gene make up of a person

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What does the word insignificant mean?

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too small to be of any importance

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What does the word ostracized mean?

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excluded or ignored

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What does the word tics mean?

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sudden, involuntary muscle movements

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What does the word amputated mean?

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to have part of the body cut off

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What does the word begrudgingly mean?

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reluctantly

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What does the word spiel mean?

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usual speech

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What does the word dispersing mean?

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scattering around