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A loose outer garment
This cloak not only protected her from the cold and wind but also became her symbol of courage and curiosity.
mantlecape
A small, thin branch of a tree or shrub
The bird used a twig to build its nest.
branchsticksprig
inhabitants / ɪnˈhæbɪtənts /nounthe animals or people that live in a particular place or area
The inhabitants of the forest are in danger.
residentspopulationdenizens
intertwined / ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd /verbclosely connected or linked together
The wires were intertwined.
tangledwoven
a firefly / ə ˈfaɪərˌflaɪ /nouna nocturnal beetle that produces a soft, intermittent light from its abdomen
A firefly blinked in the dark.
lightning bug
To come out into view
The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
appeararisesurface
Enchanted / ɪnˈtʃæntɪd /adjectivehaving magical qualities; under a spell
The Enchanted Forest was rumored to have hidden pathways.
magicalbewitchedspellbound
sincerity / sɪnˈserəti /nounthe quality of being honest and sincere
He spoke with sincerity.
honestygenuineness
thorny / ˈθɔːrni /adjectiveHaving thorns or sharp points
The path was blocked by thick thorny bushes.
pricklyspiky
The part of a tree left in the ground after the tree has fallen or been cut down
She sat on the stump.
treelogroot
menacing / ˈmenəsɪŋ /adjectivesuggesting the presence of danger; threatening
He did not look menacing
threateningintimidatingalarming
obstacles / ˈɒbstəkəlz /nounSomething that obstructs or hinders progress
She overcame many obstacles in her path.
hurdleimpedimentbarrier