Book: Hobbit
Author: J.R.R Tolkien
Pages Read: 140
Job: Vocabulary Enricher
Author: J.R.R Tolkien
Pages Read: 140
Job: Vocabulary Enricher
Word
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Definition
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Source
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Dismally (P. 28)
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Characterized by ineptness or lack of skill, competence, effectiveness, imagination, or interest
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Defrayed (P. 29)
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To bear or pay all or part of (the costs, expenses, etc.)
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Glum (P. 33)
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Looking or feeling dejected; morose.
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Dratting (P. 34)
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to damn; confound:
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Mutton (P. 35)
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The flesh of sheep, especially full-grown or more mature sheep, used as food.
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Quarrelling (P. 41)
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An angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly
relations.
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Waylaid (P. 44)
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To intercept or attack from ambush, as in order to rob, seize, or slay.
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Tongs (P. 62)
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To lift, seize, gather, hold, or handle with tongs, as logs or oysters.
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Subterranean (P. 70)
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Existing, situated, or operating below the surface of the earth; underground.
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Hasty (P. 80)
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Moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
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Dells (P. 92)
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A small, usually wooded valley; vale.
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Glint (P. 104)
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A tiny, quick flash of light.
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Elms (P. 113)
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A tall deciduous tree which typically has rough serrated leaves and
propagates from root suckers.
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Mislaid (P. 122)
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To lose temporarily; misplace.
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