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Word Meanings

exhausted extremely tired or fatigued, often to the point of complete depletion

of energy

quavered spoke or sang in a trembling or unsteady voice, indicating fear or
uncertainty

ingots a solid block of metal, often used for casting or shaping into various
forms

punctured pierced or pricked with a pointed object, creating a small hole or
wound

exhume to dig up or remove (a body or remains) from the ground, often
for examination or reburial

thorn a sharp, pointed, and often prickly projection on a plant

corruption here, it refers to the decay or decomposition of organic matter

convulsively in a way that involves sudden, violent, and uncontrollable movements
or spasms

inarticulate unable to speak clearly or express oneself effectively

stifled suppressed or restrained, often referring to emotions or sounds

profound having great depth or significance

spasmodic involving sudden, involuntary muscle contractions or movements

Assess Yourself

A. Tick () the correct answer.

1. What did Evans and Hooker find in the hole?
(a) Stones

(b) Gold bars
(c) Fossils

2. Why did Evans start to feel uneasy in the forest?

(a) He saw a snake.

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