Woods Runner Chapter 1-6 Vocabulary

contemplation

• The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time.

• A brief moment of reflection.

• A state of confusion and indecision.

• The act of ignoring one's thoughts.

unshod

• Not wearing shoes.

• Wearing sandals.

• Wearing boots.

• Wearing socks.

captives

• People who have been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined.

• Individuals who are free to roam and live in their natural habitat.

• A group of people who are celebrating a festival.

• Animals that are trained for entertainment purposes.

mutilated

• Inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on.

• To repair or restore something to its original state.

• To create a beautiful piece of art.

• To gather or collect items together.

foliaged

• Having leaves.

• Lacking leaves.

• Covered in flowers.

• Barren and dry.

stealth

• The act of moving, proceeding, or acting in a covert way.

• A method of communication that is open and transparent.

• A strategy for direct confrontation and engagement.

• The process of making something visible and obvious.

keenly

• In a casual manner.

• In an intense manner.

• In a relaxed manner.

• In a vague manner.

pulverize

• Reduce to fine particles or crush.

• To combine different substances into one.

• To heat a substance until it melts.

• To mix thoroughly with a liquid.

Hessians

• German troops hired by the British to help fight during the American Revolution.

• American soldiers fighting for independence.

• French allies supporting the British forces.

• Spanish mercenaries assisting the Continental Army.

marauders

• People who roam in search of things to steal or people to attack.

• Individuals who gather resources for survival.

• People who travel for leisure and exploration.

• Individuals who protect their territory from intruders.