Summer of the Swans Vocabulary

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wailed

Back

Cried loudly or sorrowfully.

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compulsion

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An irresistible impulse to do something; urge; desire.

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waver

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To be unsteady; shake; fluctuate; falter.

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ravine

Back

A deep, narrow valley, especially one formed by running water.

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abruptly

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Suddenly; unexpectedly; quickly.

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engulf

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To surround or cover completely.

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cascade

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A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope.

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permanent

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Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.

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tremulous

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Shaking or quivering slightly.

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vegetation

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Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular area.