Vocabulary Flashcards- Holes Ch. 6-8

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scarcity

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The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

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defective

Back

Having a defect or flaw; imperfect or faulty.

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forlorn

Back

Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely.

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deftly

Back

In a skillful, clever, or quick manner.

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excavated

Back

To have dug out material from the ground.

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dawdle

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To waste time or be slow.

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expanse

Back

A wide continuous area of something.

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grimaced

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To have made a twisted facial expression, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.