M6W3 Vocabulary - fill in the blanks

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Erode

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To gradually wear away or be worn away by natural forces, such as water or wind.

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Embed

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To fix firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass; to insert or enclose something within something else.

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Glisten

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To shine with a sparkling light; to reflect light in a bright and shimmering way.

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Chasm

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A deep fissure in the earth's surface; a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.

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Sentry

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A soldier or guard whose job is to keep watch and protect a place.

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Natural Forces

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Elements of nature, such as wind, water, and gravity, that can cause changes in the environment.

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Pearl Formation

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The process by which an oyster creates a pearl, usually as a response to an irritant.

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Spider Web

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A structure made by spiders from silk, used for trapping prey.

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Hiking

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The activity of going for long walks, especially across country or in the woods.

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Guard

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To protect or watch over something to prevent harm or loss.