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What does the term 'infrared' refer to?
What does the term 'infrared' refer to?
- A type of sculpture
- Electromagnetic waves of frequencies lower than the red of visible light (correct)
- An audio frequency
- A type of visible light
What is a collection of statues called?
What is a collection of statues called?
statuary
What is a caravan?
What is a caravan?
a group of traders that travel together
What is the role of a hostess?
What is the role of a hostess?
What does it mean if something is marred?
What does it mean if something is marred?
What does the term 'menace' refer to?
What does the term 'menace' refer to?
What does it mean to petrify?
What does it mean to petrify?
What are gorgons?
What are gorgons?
What does it mean to modulate one's voice?
What does it mean to modulate one's voice?
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Infrared
Infrared
Electromagnetic waves with frequencies lower than the red end of visible light.
Statuary
Statuary
A group of statues.
Caravan
Caravan
A group of traders traveling together.
Hostess
Hostess
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Marred
Marred
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Menace
Menace
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Petrify
Petrify
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Gorgons
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Study Notes
Vocabulary from Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief
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Infrared: Refers to electromagnetic waves with frequencies below visible red light, often associated with heat.
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Statuary: A collective term for a group of statues, used in art and decoration.
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Caravan: Describes a group of traders who travel together for security and support during their journeys.
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Hostess: A female figure responsible for entertaining guests, often in social or formal settings.
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Marred: Indicates something that has been damaged or disfigured, affecting its original state or beauty.
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Menace: Represents a potential threat or danger that looms over individuals or situations.
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Petrify: The process of turning organic matter into stone; often used metaphorically to describe extreme fear or shock.
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Gorgons: Mythical creatures resembling dragons, capable of flying and turning those who meet their gaze into stone; notably encountered by the hero Perseus in mythology.
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Modulated: Refers to the act of varying the strength, tone, or pitch of one's voice, an important aspect of effective communication.
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Explore vocabulary from Chapter 11 of 'Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief'. This flashcard quiz will help you understand and memorize key terms essential to the chapter. Test your knowledge on definitions and usage of words like 'infrared', 'statuary', and more.
