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30 Cards in this Set

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splinter
a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or similar material broken off from a larger piece
tinkering
attempt to repair or improve something in a casual or desultory way, often to no useful effect.
tremble
shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty
howl
of a dog, wolf, etc.: to make a long, loud cry that sounds sad
torment
to afflict with great bodily or mental suffering
probe
to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely
cannibals
people who eats human flesh
retire
to withdraw, or go away or apart; often to stop working or a profession due to age
stranger
a person with whom one has had no personal information
aggressive
characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks
button
a small object used to fasten clothing
to be sore
to be angry or upset
pursuit
the action of following someone or something
delicacies
fineness of texture or qualities; usually something edible
respiration
the act of respiring; inhalation and exhalation of air; breathing.
scent
how something smells
contentedly
satisfied; happy
drifter
a person who moves from one place or job to another without a purpose or plan; homeless
guffawed
to laugh loudly and boisterously
suspiciously
tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable
entranced
fill (someone) with wonder and delight, holding their entire attention.
coaxed
to encourage someone to do something
assured
guaranteed; sure; certain
judiciously
using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic:
wizard
a man who has magical powers, especially in legends and fairy tales
wrestle
to engage in wrestling; a physical struggle.
scoot
go or leave somewhere quickly.
collar
to catch or arrest (someone)
filament
a thin wire in a light bulb that glows when electricity passes through it
incandescent
emitting light as a result of being heated.