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Glossary of difficult words from the poem "On Killing a Tree":
No. | Words | Meanings |
1 | jab | poke roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed |
2 | crust | a hardened layer, coating, or deposit on the surface of something soft |
3 | leprous | relating to a skin disease caused by infection, where the skin appears scaly |
4 | hide | a thick, strong skin used to conceal oneself |
5 | hack | cut with rough or heavy blows |
6 | chop | cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife |
7 | miniature | very small of its kind |
8 | boughs | a main branch of a tree |
9 | anchoring | provide with a firm basis or foundation |
10 | snapped | break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound |
11 | scorching | very hot, blazing |
12 | choking | prevent (a plant) from growing by depriving it of light, air, or nourishment |
13 | withering | become dry and wrinkled |
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