Chapter Five — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter Five

gloomy (adjective)

Dark, dim, or poorly lit; causing feelings of sadness or depression.

dense (adjective)

Closely packed together; thick and difficult to see through or move through.

swampy (adjective)

Resembling or characteristic of a swamp; waterlogged and soft.

oozy (adjective)

Soft, wet, and muddy; slowly seeping moisture.

mucky (adjective)

Covered with or consisting of muck; dirty, slimy, and unpleasant.

compass (noun)

A navigational instrument that shows direction relative to magnetic north.

clumped (verb (past participle))

Grouped or clustered tightly together in a thick mass.

clearing (noun)

An open space in a forest or jungle where trees have been removed or do not grow.

trespassing (verb (present participle))

Entering someone's land or property without permission.

contradict (verb)

To assert the opposite of a statement made by someone; to deny or dispute.

curious (adjective)

Eager to know or learn something; showing inquisitiveness.

tender (adjective)

Soft or easy to chew; in this context, referring to the quality of meat.

scarce (adjective)

In short supply; not easily found or obtained.

knapsack (noun)

A bag carried on the back, used for carrying supplies; a backpack.

managed (verb (past tense))

Succeeded in doing something difficult; accomplished with effort.