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Rikki-tikki-tavi Vocabulary

Rikki-tikki-tavi Vocabulary. Bungalow. In India, a house surrounded by a large outer porch “If you visit my bungalow we can have tea on the veranda.”. Cantonment. A military base “The soldiers were stationed at the cantonment .”. Veranda. A long open porch

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Rikki-tikki-tavi Vocabulary

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  1. Rikki-tikki-tavi Vocabulary

  2. Bungalow • In India, a house surrounded by a large outer porch • “If you visit my bungalow we can have tea on the veranda.”

  3. Cantonment • A military base • “The soldiers were stationed at the cantonment.”

  4. Veranda • A long open porch • “We set up the porch swing on the veranda.”

  5. Revive • To become conscious; wake up • “The boxer was revived after he was knocked out.”

  6. Cultivated • Cleared for the growing of garden plants • “The back yard was cultivated to plant the new seeds.”

  7. Brahm • Another name for the Brahma, creator of the universe in the Hindu religion • “Brahm marked the cobra to warn people to be afraid of them.”

  8. Providence • Blessing; something good given by God • “The boy who survived the accident was called a providence by his father.”

  9. Bathroom sluice • A channel and opening in a wall through which the water in a bathtub can be drained outdoors • “We cut a new bathroom sluice to let the water drain properly.”

  10. Purchase • Secure grasp or hold • “The rock climber had a solid purchase on the cliff.”

  11. Bantam’s eggs • The eggs of a small hen • “We cooked the bantam’s eggs for breakfast.”

  12. Scuttle • To run quickly, with hurried movements • “The little girl scuttled away from the stranger.”

  13. Now to review: • Immensely • Cowered • Valiant • Consolation • Impotent

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