Vocabulary Flashcards

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brood (verb)

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To think long and anxiously or gloomily about something.

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gangly (adjective)

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Tall and thin, moving in an awkward way.

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laden (adjective)

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Heavily loaded or weighed down.

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musket (noun)

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An old-fashioned firearm used by soldiers.

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rickety (adjective)

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In poor physical condition; likely to shake or collapse.

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tether (noun)

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A rope or chain fastened to something to restrict movement.

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tether (verb)

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To fasten or restrain using a tether.

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thicket (noun)

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A dense patch of bushes, shrubbery, or small trees.