The Heat of the Day Glossary

By Ankit Gurjar · Edited by Patrick Kennedy · Last reviewed January 30, 2021

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Written by Ankit Gurjar

Crepitating

Making a crackling sound

Thickets

Dense group of trees

Sequestration

Removal or separation

Quiver

To shake rapidly

Ripple

Small wave on water

Accosted

Speaking to someone in a threatening way

Disingenuous

Dishonest

Pertinacity

Being stubborn

Blurt

Saying without careful consideration

Pumiced

Light volcanic rock

Incriminated

Making someone appear guilty of a crime

Slatternly

Dirty or untidy

Tamarisk

Old shrub

Shingles

Small round pebbles

Veered

Changing direction suddenly

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