Runt Ch. 8 Vocabulary Quizs

fret

• worry

• celebrate

• ignore

• relax

perimeter

• the distance around the edge (for example, a fence goes around the perimeter)

• the area inside a shape

• the length of one side of a shape

• the total length of all sides of a shape

prolong

• to make it last longer

• to shorten the duration

• to enhance the quality

• to increase the speed

muzzle

• the nose and mouth of an animal

• a type of muzzleloader firearm

• a protective cover for a dog's mouth

• a part of a horse's bridle

plod

• to walk slowly and heavily

• to run quickly and lightly

• to jump with excitement

• to dance gracefully

utterance

• a written statement

• any word or sound said out loud

• a silent thought

• a type of punctuation

anticipate

• waiting for something

• ignoring a situation

• acting without thinking

• feeling uncertain about the future

endurance

• The ability to run fast for short distances

• To keep doing something that is hard, long and sometimes painful

• A type of exercise that builds muscle strength

• The process of recovering from an injury

determination

• the ability to make quick decisions

• when you keep trying to do something even when it's difficult, and you don't give up

• the process of planning and organizing tasks

• the skill of persuading others to agree with you