Birchbark House Test 1B

falter

be or become weak, unsteady, or uncertain

vanquish

defeat in a competition, race, or conflict

lull

make calm or still

sliver

a thin fragment or slice that has been shaved from something

pelt

body covering of a living animal

gloat

to feel or show great pride or satisfaction, often when someone does badly or fails

slink

to move as if afraid or ashamed; go quietly so as to avoid attention

pelt

body covering of a living animal

gloat

to feel or show great pride or satisfaction, often when someone does badly or fails

slink

to move as if afraid or ashamed; go quietly so as to avoid attention

venison

meat from a deer used as food

haunch

upper part of the leg of an animal, often used for food

warily

in a cautious or watchful manner

bristle

rise up as in fear

haughty

proud in a way that shows low opinion of others; thinking of others as beneath oneself

plunder

to steal goods, take as spoils

hilt

the handle of a sword or dagger

spare

save or relieve from an experience or action