IBD: Chapters 1-10 Vocabulary Words

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Glistening

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To shine because wet or as if wet.

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Ravine

Back

A long, deep narrow valley eroded by running water.

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Cormorant

Back

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

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League

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A unit of distance equal to three miles.

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Skim

Back

To remove from the top.

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Surge

Back

A sudden powerful forward or upward movement.

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Bale

Back

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and secured.

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Pelt

Back

To throw something with force.

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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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Dusk

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The time of day just after sunset.