Touching Spirit Bear Part 1

skiff

a small boat propelled by oars, a motor or sails

chafe

to become or make sore from rubbing

feign

to give false appearance of

meek

showing little spirit or courage

scoff

to laugh at someone with contempt

flail

to thrash about

coax

influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging

strut

walk in a proud, confident way

rivulet

a small stream of water

concede

to give up or surrender

maul

to injure badly

tentative

hesitant or lacking confidence; unsettled in mind or opinion

acrid

having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell

teem

to be full of or swarming with

quarry

an animal hunted or caught for food

forage

to collect or look around for, as food

dredge

to search the bottom of a body of water for something valuable

loom

to appear very large or occupy a commanding position

doggedly

to be very determined

gluttonous

to consume food or drink in excess