Book 6 · Unit 14

maskirovka, kamuflyaj

Camouflage is something used to hide people and things.

“The green and brown camouflage was best used for hiding in forests and jungles.”

o'ylamoq, o'ylab olmoq

To contemplate something means to think about it.

“Mark took a moment to contemplate the math problem before solving it.”

kurashmoq

To contend with something means to struggle to overcome it.

“Stacy had to contend with a learning disability throughout high school.”

bolalar krovati

A cot is a small portable bed.

“At the camp, the boys' cabin was lined with cots.”

harbiy xizmatga kirmoq

To enlist means to join the military.

“In their final year at school, the students were asked to enlist in the military.”

chegara

A frontier is a border between two regions or countries.

“A fence was built along the frontier where the river curved.”

qo'llanma

A handbook is an item that gives specific information or instructions.

“If you look at the handbook, it will tell you which wires to connect to the TV.”

ikkilangan, mujmal

If someone is hesitant, then they are not sure or slow in acting or speaking.

“Though he knew the answer, he was hesitant to say it because he might be wrong.”

so'lim

If something is lush, then it is full of a variety of large, healthy plants.

“The lush jungle was filled with plants, trees, and vines.”

ilik

Marrow is the soft substance in the center of bones.

“Dissolved marrow is a common ingredient in soups.”

kiyim, libos

An outfit is a set of clothes worn together, often for a certain job or event.

“Kelly's new outfit made her look so glamourous.”

panja

A paw is an animal's foot that has claws or soft bottoms.

“The kitten cleaned its paws with its tongue.”

pirpiramoq, qaltiramoq

To quiver means to tremble or shake.

“The flame on the candle quivered whenever someone opened or closed a door.”

juda yaxshi

If something or someone is splendid, then they are very good.

“From his head down to his shoes, his clothes looked splendid.”

adashib qolmoq, yo'lini yo'qotib qo'ymoq

To stray means to go in a wrong direction and often become lost.

“He found himself lost because he had strayed from the tour group.”

katta, ulkan

If something is substantial, then it is of great importance, size, or value.

“The bank said that he owed it a substantial amount of money.”

mash'ala

A torch is a stick with one end on fire that can be carried in order to give light.

“He grabbed a piece of wood and stuck it in the fire in order to make a torch.”

keng maydon

A tract is a large area of land.

“On the other side of the mountains was a long tract of forest.”

bedorlik

A vigil is a period of watchful attention at night for a specific purpose.

“He had a vigil in front of the tomb for three days.”

charchagan, holdan toygan

If someone is weary, then they are tired.

“Jane was weary after a long day of work.”