IBD: Chapters 1-10 Vocabulary Words

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Cormorant

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A very large seabird with pouches under their beaks for holding fish.

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Pelt

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The skin of a hairy or wooly animal, before it’s tanned.

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Carcass

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Body of a dead animal.

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Bale

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A large bundle of merchandise securely wrapped for shipping or storage.

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Kelp

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Any of various large, tough brown seaweed.

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Gull

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A type of seabird, often found near the coast.

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Mesa

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A landform with a flat top and steep sides, often found in arid regions.

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League

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A unit of distance, traditionally used to measure maritime distances.

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Ravine

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A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides, often formed by running water.

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Glistening

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Shining with a sparkling light, often used to describe wet surfaces.