Battle of the Labyrinth Chapter 11 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is a telkhine?

A mythical bird

A type of fishing tool

An ancient Greek god

A mythical beast with a dog head and seal body (correct)

What does the word ingenious mean?

Highly original; creatively brilliant; having clever ideas.

What is a tarp used for?

To protect stuff and keep it dry.

What type of dog is a Doberman Pinscher?

A medium-sized to large dog that is good at protecting people. Signup and view all the answers

What is a seal?

A mammal that swims well and lives near the sea. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to vaporize?

To turn into vapor or dust; disappear into the air. Signup and view all the answers

What does celestial relate to?

The sky or heavens. Signup and view all the answers

What is bronze?

A mixture of copper and tin, a metal used for swords and armor. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to glisten?

To shine with sparkling light. Signup and view all the answers

What does fusing refer to?

Joining permanently. Signup and view all the answers

What does stubby mean?

Short and thick. Signup and view all the answers

What does subtle mean?

Not obvious, something people may not notice. Signup and view all the answers

What is a reconnaissance mission?

Scouting ahead of time to plan how to do something. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to banish someone?

To drive away; to force someone to leave a place forever. Signup and view all the answers

What is a furnace?

A structure for making heat by burning something. Signup and view all the answers

What does engulf mean?

To surround or enclose completely. Signup and view all the answers

What does consumed mean?

Used up, eaten, destroyed. Signup and view all the answers

What are flotsam and jetsam?

Useless or discarded objects, trash on the beach that floated in from the sea. Signup and view all the answers

What does simultaneously mean?

Happening at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

What does collided mean?

Crashed into, bumped together. Signup and view all the answers

What does hurtling mean?

Moving with great speed and force. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary - Key Terms and Definitions

Telkhine: A mythical creature with a dog head, seal body, and human hands with claws; known for their supernatural abilities.
Ingenious: Describes something that is highly original and creatively brilliant; characterized by clever ideas.
Tarp: A protective cover made of plastic or canvas used to keep items dry and shielded from the elements.
Doberman Pinscher: A medium to large breed of dog known for its guarding abilities and loyalty; often used as a protection dog.
Seal: A marine mammal that is adept at swimming and typically resides in coastal waters.
Vaporize: The process of transforming a substance into vapor or dust, resulting in its disappearance into the atmosphere.
Celestial: Pertaining to the sky or heavens; often associated with celestial bodies like stars and planets.
Bronze: An alloy made primarily of copper and tin, historically utilized for crafting weapons, shields, and decorative items.
Glisten: The act of shining or sparkling with light, often used to describe surfaces that reflect light effectively.
Fusing: The process of permanently joining two materials or entities together.
Stubby: Describes an object that is short and thick in appearance.
Subtle: Refers to something that is not immediately obvious or easily noticeable; may require keen observation to detect.
Reconnaissance Mission: A preliminary exploration performed to gather information and aid in planning future actions or strategies.
Banish: To force someone or something to leave a place permanently, often as a form of punishment.
Furnace: A structure designed to produce heat through combustion; commonly used in metalworking and heating applications.
Engulf: To completely surround or enclose; often used in contexts where something is overwhelmed by an external force.
Consumed: Indicates that something has been used, eaten, or otherwise destroyed; often conveys the idea of total depletion.
Flotsam and Jetsam: Refers to discarded or useless objects, often found washed up on shores; may include items inadvertently discarded in the sea.
Simultaneously: Occurring at the same time; signifies events or actions that happen concurrently.
Collided: The act of crashing into or bumping against something, typically with considerable force.
Hurtling: Describes movement characterized by great speed and force, often suggesting a sudden or reckless motion.

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Test your knowledge of key terms from Chapter 11 of 'Battle of the Labyrinth' with this flashcards quiz. Each card presents a word along with its definition, helping you to reinforce your understanding of the chapter's themes and vocabulary.