"Holes" Vocabulary Review

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Wasteland

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An unused area of land that has become barren or overgrown.

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Convict

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A person found guilty of a criminal offense and serving a sentence of imprisonment.

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Excavate

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To dig out and remove earth or soil from a hole or area.

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Shrivel

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To wrinkle and contract, especially due to loss of moisture.

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Prospect

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The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

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Desolate

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A deserted and barren area, often lacking in life or resources.

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Warden

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A person responsible for the supervision of a particular place, such as a prison.

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Stifling

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Causing difficulty in breathing; suffocating or oppressive.

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Deftly

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In a way that is skillful and quick in movement.

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Descendant

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A person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor.