Vocabulary Flashcards

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atlas

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A book of maps or charts.

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beach

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A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean between high- and low-water marks.

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board

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A long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes.

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calm

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Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.

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float

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Rest or move on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking.

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island

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A piece of land surrounded by water.

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net

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A piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used typically for catching fish or other animals.

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shiver

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Shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited.

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strand

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A single thin length of something such as thread, fiber, or wire, especially as twisted together with others.

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whisper

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Speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy.