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Page 1: Vocabulary Introduction
U N I T 5 V O C A B U L A R Y
T H R E E M E N I N A B O A T
Page 2: Vocabulary List
to spare
To have extra or to refrain from using.
scrape
To remove something by rubbing it with a hard or sharp object.
peel
To remove the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable.
be on the safe side
To avoid taking risks.
steadily
In a smooth and regular way, without hurrying.
odds and ends
Various small things of different kinds.
every little
Everything, no matter how small, was useful.
helped
Past tense of help; to assist.
fished out
To retrieve something, usually with fingers.
undertaking
A job, business, or piece of work.
light-heartedness
The cheerful feeling when nothing is troubling.
half-smothered
Overwhelmed or suffocated.
remnants
A small piece or amount of something left from a larger original piece.
to evince
To make something obvious or show something clearly.
proceeding
A series of actions that happen in a planned and controlled way.
stroll away
To walk about in a leisurely manner.
an earnest (air)
Serious and determined demeanor.
stand up for precedent
A previous action, situation, or decision used as a guideline for similar actions or decisions.
Page 3: Vocabulary Definitions
overwhelmed or suffocated
Feeling of being unable to cope or breath due to intensity or pressure.
serious and determined
Showing a firm and resolute attitude.
precedent
An action or decision that serves as an example for future actions.
undertaking
A task or project.
remnants
Leftover parts from a whole.
to evince
To reveal or demonstrate clearly.
proceeding
An organized series of steps taken to achieve a goal.
stroll away
Leisurely walking away from a place.
light-heartedness
A carefree and joyful state of mind.
to spare
To save as not to use up completely.
steadily
Maintaining a constant or even pace.
odds and ends
Miscellaneous items that are not part of a larger group.
every little
Emphasizing that small things are nonetheless important.
fished out
Retrieved something, usually with dexterity or careful handling.
