Chapter 10 Everything I Never Told You Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the word preposterous mean?

Contrary to common sense (correct)

Hasty

Wise

Beautiful

What is the definition of the word warily?

Cautiously or with vigilance

What does the word gallow refer to?

Gallows

What does the word eerily mean?

Mysteriously or strangely Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word parse?

To analyze a sentence grammatically Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb whine mean?

To complain or cry softly Signup and view all the answers

What does the word nick mean?

A small cut or notch Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word coarse?

Rough or of low quality Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb topple mean?

To overturn or fall Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word rewind?

To turn back to an earlier time Signup and view all the answers

What does the word avalanche mean?

A large mass of snow, ice, and rock falling rapidly down a mountainside Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb teeter mean?

To walk unsteadily or hesitate Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word litter?

Waste or trash; to throw waste carelessly Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb scotch mean?

To put an end to Signup and view all the answers

What does the word prostrate mean?

Lying flat; overwhelmed or exhausted Signup and view all the answers

What does the word fizzy mean?

Full of bubbles, effervescent Signup and view all the answers

What does the word urine refer to?

Liquid waste excreted by the body Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb careen mean?

To lean or tilt Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb chug mean?

To make a sharp, repeated sound Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word torch?

A portable light source Signup and view all the answers

What does the word odometer measure?

Distance traveled by a vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word crank?

A handle for turning; to rotate Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb mull mean?

To think deeply about something Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb flinch mean?

To recoil or shy away from something Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb veer mean?

To change direction Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the verb shudder?

To tremble or shake violently Signup and view all the answers

What does the word unabashed mean?

Not embarrassed or ashamed Signup and view all the answers

What does the word lavender refer to?

A purple color or a type of plant Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb sequester mean?

To isolate or hide away Signup and view all the answers

What does the word ping refer to?

A sharp sound or a signal Signup and view all the answers

What does the word groggy mean?

Dizzy or unsteady, often due to tiredness Signup and view all the answers

What does the word stupor mean?

A state of near-unconsciousness or suspension of sensibility Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Notes

Preposterous: Refers to something that is absurd or contrary to common sense.
Warily: An adverb meaning to proceed with caution or vigilance.
Gallow: A noun meaning a structure used for execution by hanging.
Eerily: An adverb used to describe something done in a mysterious or uncanny manner.
Parse: A verb meaning to analyze a sentence or phrase grammatically.
Whine: A verb indicating the action of making a high-pitched, complaining sound.
Nick: A noun meaning a small cut or incision.
Coarse: An adjective describing something that is rough in texture, of low quality, or vulgar.
Topple: A verb meaning to overturn or overthrow something.
Rewind: A verb used in relation to winding back a tape or film.
Avalanche: Refers to a large mass of snow, ice, or rock falling rapidly down a mountain slope.
Teeter: A verb meaning to walk unsteadily or to hesitate.
Litter: A noun meaning discarded waste or garbage; as a verb, it means to carelessly throw away.
Scotch: A verb meaning to stop or prevent something.
Prostrate: An adjective describing a position lying flat, often due to exhaustion or defeat; as a verb, it means to bow down.
Fizzy: An adjective used to describe a drink that is bubbly or effervescent.
Urine: The liquid waste product excreted by the kidneys.
Careen: A verb meaning to tilt or lean to one side.
Chug: A verb representing a sound made by an engine or similar mechanism, often a repetitive “chugging” noise.
Torch: A noun for a portable light source, such as a flashlight or a flaming torch.
Odometer: A noun for a device in a vehicle that measures distance traveled.
Crank: A noun for a handle or lever; as a verb, it means to turn or operate a mechanism.
Mull: A verb meaning to ponder or think deeply; as a noun, it refers to confusion.
Flinch: A verb meaning to recoil or draw back due to fear or pain.
Veer: A verb meaning to change direction or topic suddenly.
Shudder: A verb and noun indicating a tremble or shake, often due to fear or revulsion.
Unabashed: An adjective describing someone who is not embarrassed or ashamed.
Lavender: A noun for a purple flowering plant; as an adjective, it describes a pale purple color.
Sequester: A verb meaning to set apart or isolate.
Ping: A noun for a sharp sound; as a verb, it refers to making such a sound.
Groggy: An adjective describing a state of weakness or unsteadiness, often after waking up.
Stupor: A state of mental dullness or unawareness; suspended consciousness.

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This quiz features vocabulary flashcards from Chapter 10 of 'Everything I Never Told You'. Each card provides a word along with its definition, helping to enhance your understanding of the text. Test your knowledge of key terms and their meanings to deepen your comprehension of the chapter.