Treasure Island Vocab

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What does the word 'Cove' mean?

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A small area on the coast sheltered by hills or mountains.

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What does the word 'Excerpt' mean?

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A passage from or part of a larger text.

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What does the word 'Bearings' mean?

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The location of something based on information from a compass.

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What does the word 'Sabre' mean?

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A heavy sword with a curved edge.

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What does the word 'Magistrate' mean?

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A local government official who has some powers of a judge.

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What is a 'Landmark'?

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A recognizable object or feature in a landscape that helps to identify a location.

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What does 'Compass' refer to?

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An instrument used for navigation and orientation that shows direction.

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What is a 'Text'?

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A written work that can be read, such as a book, article, or passage.

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What does 'Curved' mean?

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Having a shape that is not straight; bending or arching.

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What is a 'Judge'?

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An official who decides cases in a court of law.