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This document provides definitions for a range of words, likely from a book or educational resource. The words and their related definitions are useful for language learning or understanding a particular text.

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**Rogue** (160): This term can refer to a dishonest or unprincipled person. In the context of the story, it may relate to characters like Strider, who operates outside conventional norms for noble reasons. **Indignant** (163): This word describes a feeling of anger or annoyance at pe...

**Rogue** (160): This term can refer to a dishonest or unprincipled person. In the context of the story, it may relate to characters like Strider, who operates outside conventional norms for noble reasons. **Indignant** (163): This word describes a feeling of anger or annoyance at perceived unfair treatment, reflecting the emotional landscape of characters who feel threatened or wronged. **Pondering** (171): This indicates deep contemplation, which is essential for characters like Frodo, who must grapple with the weight of his responsibilities. _ **Stealth** (172): This term captures the essence of the characters' need for caution in evading the Black Riders, highlighting themes of survival and strategy. **Sallow** (176): This adjective describes a sickly yellowish complexion, possibly referencing the physical toll that the journey and fear take on the characters. **Quagmires** (178): This term refers to soft, boggy land, symbolizing the precarious and uncertain situations that the Fellowship must navigate. 1. Unobtrusive - Not conspicuous or attracting attention. 2. Perilous Full of danger or risk. 3. Imbibed - Drank; absorbed or taken in. 4. Warren - A network of interconnecting burrows or a place where small animals live; can also refer to a crowded, maze-like area. 5. Commodity A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold. 6. Pavilion - A building or similar structure used for a specific purpose, often in a garden or park. 7. Scintillating - Sparkling or shining; exciting and interesting. 8. ???Waistcoat - A type of sleeveless clothing worn over a shirt, usually as part of a formal outfit. 9. Phalanx - A group of people or things arranged closely together; often refers to a military formation. 10. Perfunctory - Done quickly and without much care or attention. 11. ???? Provender - Food for animals; feed. 12. Spasm - A sudden, involuntary muscular contraction or tightening; a brief burst of activity. ### Vocabulary 1. Pinnacle (125) - The highest point or peak of something. 2. Barrows (128) - Burial mounds or tumuli, often associated with ancient graves. 3. Wights (128) - Undead creatures or spirits that haunt the barrows, typically malevolent. 4. Russet (132) - A reddish-brown color; often used to describe earthy tones. 5. Standing stones (134) - Large upright stones, often arranged in circles or rows associated with ancient rituals or markers. 6. Marrow (137) - The soft, fatty substance found in the cavities of bones, often symbolizing nourishment and vitality. 7. Incantation (137) - A series of words said as a magic spell or charm. 8. Bumpkin (140) - An unsophisticated or socially awkward person from the countryside. 1. Unobtrusive - Not conspicuous or attracting attention. 2. Perilous - Full of danger or risk. 3. Imbibed - Drank; absorbed or taken in. 4. Warren - A network of interconnecting burrows or a place where small animals live; can also refer to a crowded, maze-like area. 5. Commodity - A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold. 6. Pavilion - A building or similar structure used for a specific purpose, often in a garden or park. 7. Scintillating - Sparkling or shining; exciting and interesting. 8. Waistcoat - A type of sleeveless clothing worn over a shirt, usually as part of a formal outfit. 9. Phalanx - A group of people or things arranged closely together; often refers to a military formation. 10. Perfunctory - Done quickly and without much care or attention. 11. Provender - Food for animals; feed. 12. Spasm - A sudden, involuntary muscular contraction or tightening; a brief burst of activity. 1. Pinnacle (125) - The highest point or peak of something. 2. Barrows (128) - Burial mounds or tumuli, often associated with ancient graves. 3. Wights (128) - Undead creatures or spirits that haunt the barrows, typically malevolent. 4. Russet (132) - A reddish-brown color; often used to describe earthy tones. 5. Standing stones (134) - Large upright stones, often arranged in circles or rows associated with ancient rituals or markers. 6. Marrow (137) - The soft, fatty substance found in the cavities of bones, often symbolizing nourishment and vitality. 7. Incantation (137) - A series of words said as a magic spell or charm. 8. Bumpkin (140) - An unsophisticated or socially awkward person from the countryside.

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