a type of animal that lives in the ground and has short thick legs
badger
1. not bright or clear 2. not understood or remembered in a clear way
dim
1. to shine with a light that is sometimes bright and sometimes weak 2. to appear for a short time or make a sudden movement somewhere
flicker
to move slowly on water, wind, etc.
drift
1. easily broken or cracked 2. sharp in sound
brittle
to cause (someone) to feel disgust or shock
revolt
1. to fall off /jump suddenly from a high place 2. to fall or drop suddenly in amount, value, etc. 3. to have a steep slope or drop downward
plunge
to run or move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction or to a particular place
dart
1. to move quietly through an area while hunting 2. to move through a place or area especially while searching for something often in a quiet or secret way
prowl
someone who is too afraid to do what is right or expected
coward
an area that is surrounded by a fence and that is used for holding animals (such as cows and horses) on a farm or ranch
corral
to fight in a violent way against the rule of a leader or government
revolt
full of lively activity
bustling
1. a group of animals 2. a large number of people 3. the members of a church
flock
a small branch of a tree or bush
twig
a female animal such as deer, rabbit, or kangaroo
doe
careful about avoiding danger or risk
cautious
to spend time doing things that are not useful or serious : to fool around and waste time
lollygag
1. a frame that is made of a horizontal piece between two vertical pieces and that is used to support something (such as the top of a table) 2. a complex structure that is used especially for supporting railroad tracks over a valley, river,
trestle
a long, narrow cut or low area in the ground that water moves through when it rains
gully
a small opening or space
cranny
to speak in an angry or critical way to (someone who has done something wrong)
scold
1. bending or hanging down heavily 2. sad or weak
droopy
1. to run without being connected for doing useful work 2. to spend time doing nothing or nothing useful
idle
1. to break, or cause something to break, into small pieces 2. to become weaker in strength or influence
crumble
1. slightly warm 2. not enthusiastic: not having or showing energy or excitement
lukewarm
to burn or cook something until it is black
char
1. a place where pigs are kept 2. a dirty or messy place
sty
1. to gather and move (a group of animals) 2. to move (people) in a group
herd
1. to cause (someone) to be unable to see for a short time 2. to greatly impress or surprise (someone) by being very attractive or exciting
dazzling
to spend time relaxing instead of working
loaf
1. strongly made 2. strong and healthy 3. having or showing mental or emotional strength
sturdy
any one of a series of ridges on the neck of some stringed musical instruments (such as a guitar)
fret
1. to jump violently into the air with the back bent upward 2. to oppose or resist (something or someone)
buck
1. very smooth and slippery 2. clever in usually a dishonest or deceptive way. 3. skillful and clever
slick
to burn someone or something with hot liquid or steam
scald
1. very active and energetic 2. full of energy, excitement, or feeling
lively
1. to increase very quickly in amount or price 2. to fly or sail often at a great height by floating on air currents
soar
the general or basic meaning of something said or written
drift
a small room in a house in which food is stored
pantry
a person or thing that tries to defeat or be more successful than another
rival
a large North American woodpecker. It is mostly brown and white and has either yellow or red under its wings and tail
flicker
to move or climb over something quickly especially while also using your hands; to move or act quickly to do, find, or get something often before someone else does
scramble
1. a weak, unsteady light 2. a. a faint idea or suggestion of something b. a small amount or sign of something
glimmer
feeling or showing a lack of trust in someone or something
leery
1. not afraid of danger or difficult situations 2. very confident in a way that may seem rude or foolish
bold
1. having or showing courage or confidence 2. used to describe someone who says or does rude or shocking things that make other people angry or upset
nervy
1. an amount of something that is made at one time 2. a group of people or things
batch
to move by sliding your entire body back and forth
slither
1. to move or flap the wings quickly without flying 2. to move with quick, light movements 3. to move or behave in a nervous and excited way
flutter
thick or tall stem of a plant
stalk
sad or depressed
glum
an adult male horse
stallion
a painful, swollen red area on the edge of an eyelid
sty
1. a group of animals that live or are kept together 2. a large group of people
herd flock
a tall, narrow, pointed structure on the top of a building
spire
to make a lot of small movements because you are nervous, bored, etc.
fidget
doing something quickly and without thinking carefully about what will happen as a result
rash
causing unhappiness or sad feelings; not warm, cheerful, etc.
dreary
to worry or be concerned
fret
1. a long,thin piece cut or torn off of something 2. a completely ruined condition 3. a very small amount of something
shred
1. a small space or corner that is inside something 2. a part of a quiet place that is sheltered by a tree, rock, etc.room (such as a corner) that is used for a specific purpose
nook
1. an amount of bread that has been baked in a long, round, or square shape 2. a dish made from foods (such as chopped meat, eggs, and seasoning) that are pressed together, shaped, and usually baked
loaf
someone who tries to persuade people to give them what they want, especially in order to make money illegally
hustler
a male animal (such as a male deer)
buck
1. to shine with a harsh, bright light 2. to look directly at someone in an angry way
glare
a small object that has a sharp point at one end and that is thrown in a game or used as a weapon
dart
easily broken or damaged
fragile
1. easily broken, torn, not strong or solid 2. not likely to be true or to be believed
flimsy
a person who avoids work and responsibilities
slacker
1. to bother or annoy (someone) with many comments or questions 2. to ask or tell someone many times to do something
badger
a group of red spots on the skin that is caused by an illness or a reaction to something
rash
a person who does dangerous things especially in order to get attention
daredevil
1. thin especially in an attractive or graceful way 2. very narrow : not wide
slender
to put (parts of something) in the wrong order
scramble
dark and dirty: not fresh or clean
dingy
feeling or showing a lack of courage or confidence
timid
1. to break suddenly into many small pieces 2. to damage (something) very badly
shatter
easily angered
hotheaded
an adult female horse
mare
1. to play in a rough and noisy way 2. to easily win a race, contest, etc.
romp
words that are printed darker and thicker than normal words
bold
1. a small tower on a building 2. the part on a military tank, airplane, or ship from which guns are fired
turret
a small, deep, narrow valley
ravine
1. the long nose of some animals 2. the nose of a person
snout
1. a thin, sharp piece of something (such as wood, glass, etc.) that has broken off a larger piece 2. to divide or split a group of people into smaller groups.
splinter
1. to follow an animal or person that you are hunting or trying to capture by moving slowly and quietly 2. to follow, watch, and bother someone constantly in a way that is frightening, dangerous, etc.
stalk
slightly or barely wet: not completely dry
moist
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