"Rikki-tikki-tavi" Vocab Words

woe

Deep distress or misery. (n)

bungalow

A small airy house with a single story. (n)

scuttle

To run with quick, hasty steps; scurry. (V)

cower

To crouch or shrink away from in fear or shame. (V)

gait

A manner of walking, stepping, or running. (N)

lunge

a sudden forward movement (V)

valiant

Possessing or showing courage/determination. (Adj)

brood

A family of young animals, especially birds. (N)

cunning

Artfully subtle or shrewd; crafty; sly. (Adj)

consolation

Comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment. (N)

motto

A short statement of beliefs or words to live by. (N)

cultivate

to nurture, improve, or refine. (V)

flinch

To draw back with fear or pain. (V)