3.2 A Pioneer Sampler (HMH Vocabulary)

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What does it mean to regale someone?

Back

To entertain or amuse someone.

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What is a frolic?

Back

A frolic is something fun, such as a party.

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What does it mean to thresh a plant?

Back

To beat a plant in order to separate its grain or seeds from the rest of the plant.

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What does it mean to plod?

Back

To move heavily and slowly.

Front

What is stubble?

Back

The short, stiff stalks of plants that remain in a field after harvesting.

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What does indispensable mean?

Back

Absolutely necessary or essential.

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What does oblivious mean?

Back

Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one.

Front

What are proportions?

Back

The relationship between different quantities or sizes.

Front

Can you give an example of a fun activity?

Back

A party or a frolic.

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What is the process of harvesting?

Back

The act of gathering mature crops from the fields.