Waterlily Glossary

Waterlily Glossary

Articulate

able to speak coherently and fluently

Brittle

hard and fragile, apt to break or snap

Brusquely

abrupt or offhand in manner of speech

Conferred

bestowed an honor or award on someone

Custodian

Guardian

Domineering

Arrogant or overpowering in behavior or speech

Flank

The side of an animal that is carved for meat

Insatiable

Unable to be satisfied

Kinship

a blood relationship

Moccasin

a soft leather slipper or shoe originated amongst North American Indians (Native Americans)

Monotony

Boring repetitiveness

Obligation

A duty; a burdensome task

Originated

had a specific beginning

Prairie

a large area of tree-less grassland

Pulley

a wheel or drum fixed on a shaft and turned by a belt, especially to increase speed or power

Racket

a loud noise or clamor especially of an unpleasant or disturbing kind

Rawhide

untanned skin

Reciprocating

giving and receiving mutually or to give something in return for something that has been received

Solicitous

showing interest or concern

Tipi (teepee)

a conical tent used by Native Americans

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