Tall Tales- Vocabulary and Spelling words

1. pioneer-a person who settles in an unknown territory; someone who does something for the first time

2. requirement- something needed or demanded

3. reputation- the standing you have with others based on your actions

4. protrude- to stick out

5. maul-a heavy long-­‐handled hammer

6. varmint- an irritating or obnoxious person

7. extraordinary- remarkable

8. forage-to search for (often referring to food)

9. dismal- gloomy or dreary

10. instinct-a natural inclination

11. cascade- a waterfall descending over a steep, rocky surface

12. gigantic-very large

13. navigate- to move through and find your way

14. quicksilver- unpredictable

15. obliged- committed; having to do something