Unit 1: Novel Study: The Jungle Book, "Mowgli's Brothers"–"Mowgli's Song"

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  1. scuttle
    move about or proceed hurriedly
  2. scour
    examine minutely
  3. accustomed
    in the habit of or adapted to
  4. assuredly
    without a doubt
  5. monotonous
    tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
  6. feeble
    lacking strength
  7. indignant
    angered at something unjust or wrong
  8. instinct
    inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to stimuli
  9. idleness
    the state of not working or having employment
  10. cunning
    crafty artfulness, especially in deception
  11. despise
    look down on with disdain or disgust
  12. humble
    marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
  13. stammer
    speak haltingly
  14. impertinence
    the trait of being rude and inclined to take liberties
  15. quaver
    a tremulous sound
  16. lumber
    move heavily or clumsily
  17. imposing
    impressive in appearance
  18. bewilder
    cause to be confused emotionally
  19. depose
    force to leave an office
Created on Tue Nov 10 11:02:13 EST 2020 (updated Fri Nov 13 13:05:41 EST 2020)

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