Reading Plus #2
trundle
1. a low bed to be slid under a higher bed 2. move heavily; of vehicles, such as streetcars 3. small wheel or roller
splurged
1. indulge oneself 2. be showy or ostentatious
quiver
shake with fast, tremulous movements
plausible
apparently reasonable and valid
simultaneously
at the same instant
muted
being or made softer or less loud or clear
keening
express grief verbally. Howl.
literally
following the ordinary or usual meaning of the words; true
intermittently
from time to time; periodically
stymied
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
intricately
in a complex, highly detailed way
hygiene
keeping oneself clean in order to stay healthy.
supple
make pliant and flexible, as of leather and skins
vague
not clearly understood or expressed
intact
not impaired in any way; having all part; whole
venison
the meat from a deer
torment
unbearable physical or emotional or mental pain
scrupulously
with extreme conscientiousness
lance
a long pointed rod used as a weapon
primitive
a person who belongs to early stage of civilization
hummock
a small natural hill
kindled
1. Set afire 2. Cause to start burning
momentum
1. force or speed of movement; impetus, as of a physical object or course of events 2. an impelling force or strength
stash
1. hide and save up for future use 2. a secret pile of valuables or money
scrutinize
1. of accounts and tax returns; with the intent to verify 2. to examine something very carefully in order to discover information
hallucinating
1. perceive what is not there; have illusions 2. Experiencing delirium
lethargy
1. weakness characterized by a lack of vitality of energy 2. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
predator
An animal that hunts other animals for food. lions are such animals
mutation
a change in form or qualities
malamutes
a large bred of domestic dog in Alaska, usually bred for pulling sled