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What does the word 'paradise' mean?
What does the word 'paradise' mean?
What is a 'trotter'?
What is a 'trotter'?
a horse bred for the sport of harness racing
What does the word 'pacer' refer to?
What does the word 'pacer' refer to?
standard bred horse that is used for pacing
What does 'veritable' mean?
What does 'veritable' mean?
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What is a 'yarn'?
What is a 'yarn'?
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What is a 'knothole'?
What is a 'knothole'?
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What does the word 'tussle' mean?
What does the word 'tussle' mean?
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What does 'bewitch(ed)' mean?
What does 'bewitch(ed)' mean?
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What does 'pummel' mean?
What does 'pummel' mean?
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What does 'lacerate' refer to?
What does 'lacerate' refer to?
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What does 'biff(ed)' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Summary from Charlotte's Web Chapter 16
- Paradise: An ideal place that conveys a sense of bliss and perfection.
- Trotter: A specific type of horse bred for harness racing, emphasizing speed and endurance.
- Pacer: Refers to a standard bred horse designed for pacing, a gait used in various equestrian sports.
- Veritable: This term indicates something that is true or genuinely as stated, often used to intensify a description.
- Yarn: A narrative or tale, typically long and fanciful, often stretching the bounds of credibility.
- Knothole: A natural defect in wood where a tree branch has detached, creating a hole in timber.
- Tussle: Describes a physical struggle or fight, particularly for possession or gain of something.
- Bewitch(ed): The act of casting a spell or exercising control over something through magical influence.
- Pummel: Involves hitting someone repeatedly with fists, suggesting aggression or fighting.
- Lacerate: To inflict deep cuts or gashes on the skin, often associated with injury.
- Biff(ed): Slang used to describe hitting someone, indicating a casual or informal context for physical confrontation.
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Test your understanding of key vocabulary from Chapter 16 of 'Charlotte's Web.' This quiz includes flashcards with definitions to help you master important words and their meanings. Perfect for students looking to enhance their language skills and comprehension of the text.
