Island of the Blue Dolphins Vocab. Week 3

Front

skirted

Back

to move around the border or edge of something.

Front

brackish

Back

water that is salty, dirty, and unpleasant, often found where fresh and saltwater mix.

Front

slinking

Back

to move in a sneaky or stealthy way, often trying to hide.

Front

deafening

Back

a sound that is extremely loud and overwhelming.

Front

pitch

Back

a thick, sticky substance that is similar to tar, often used in sealing or waterproofing.

Front

conceal

Back

to hide something or keep it out of sight.

Front

decoration

Back

an item used to make something look more attractive.

Front

stream

Back

a small, flowing body of water, usually freshwater.

Front

pond

Back

a small body of still water, smaller than a lake.

Front

sound

Back

vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard.