Drag each tile to the correct box. this table lists words from this lesson's readings that may be unfamiliar. note how the words are used in context to determine their meanings. then match each word from the table to its definition. you may consult a dictionary or other reference guide if the meaning isn’t clear from the context.
vocab words:
tiles
fervor
benignant
lintel
lithe
rout
spectre
cumbrous
terrestrial
definitions:
an unruly crowd of people
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pleasant and of a kind nature
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relating to the earth
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a strong feeling or expression
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a ghost or an apparition; a terrifying image
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a horizontal beam used to support a door or a window
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difficult to manage due to its size or weight
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bending with ease

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