Vocabulary - A Pioneer Sampler

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What does 'frolics' mean?

Back

To play and move about cheerfully and energetically.

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What is 'stubble'?

Back

The short stalks of grain or grass left after the crop has been cut.

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What does 'thresh' mean?

Back

To separate the grains from the stalks or husks.

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What does 'dainty' mean?

Back

Delicate and pretty; often used to describe something that is small and attractive.

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What does 'indispensable' mean?

Back

Absolutely necessary; essential.

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What does 'oblivious' mean?

Back

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

Front

Use 'frolics' in a sentence.

Back

The puppy frolics in the garden, chasing butterflies.

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Use 'stubble' in a sentence.

Back

After the harvest, the field was covered in stubble.

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Use 'thresh' in a sentence.

Back

Farmers thresh the wheat to collect the grains.

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Use 'dainty' in a sentence.

Back

She picked up the dainty teacup with care.