DBD Chapters 6-10 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'dash' mean?

to run quickly

What does 'duck' (verb) mean?

to move your head down

What does 'fear' mean?

to feel scared

What does 'guard' mean?

to keep something safe; to protect Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hurry' mean?

to do something quickly; to rush; to move fast Signup and view all the answers

What does 'leap' mean?

to jump in the air Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pack' (noun) mean?

a bag used to carry things Signup and view all the answers

What does 'raise' mean?

to move something up Signup and view all the answers

What are 'seconds'?

there are 60 of these in 1 minute Signup and view all the answers

What does 'terrible' mean?

very awful, horrible, or bad Signup and view all the answers

What does 'flap' mean?

when a bird moves its wings up and down Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bill' mean?

a duck's mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'giant' mean?

very big, very large, huge or enormous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'information' mean?

facts or knowledge about things Signup and view all the answers

What does 'monster' mean?

a very scary creature or animal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'panic' mean?

to feel very scared or very nervous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'peer' mean?

to look at something carefully Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shadow' mean?

a dark place that is blocked from the light Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shake' mean?

to move back and forth quickly Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stampede' mean?

when a group of animals start running together Signup and view all the answers

What do 'bushes' refer to?

a small green plant with lots of leaves Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dizzy' mean?

the feeling of spinning and being about to fall Signup and view all the answers

What does 'flash' mean?

to make a light or to shine Signup and view all the answers

What does 'graze' mean?

to feed on growing grass in a field or plain Signup and view all the answers

What does 'miracle' mean?

when a magical or an amazing thing happens Signup and view all the answers

What does 'photograph' mean?

a picture made by a camera Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rush' mean?

to move quickly or to hurry Signup and view all the answers

What does 'slam' mean?

to close something hard or to hit Signup and view all the answers

What does 'whoop' mean?

a loud cry of joy or excitement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wish' mean?

to hope or want something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'believe' mean?

to think that something is true Signup and view all the answers

What does 'clasp' mean?

to hold an object tightly in your hands Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dazed' mean?

confused or dizzy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'distant' mean?

far away Signup and view all the answers

What does 'explain' mean?

to tell someone about something in a way that is clear or easy to understand Signup and view all the answers

What does 'follow' mean?

to go after someone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ground' mean?

the 'floor' when you are outside Signup and view all the answers

What does 'guess' mean?

(v.) to say what you think might be true Signup and view all the answers

What does 'set' mean?

when the sun goes down at night Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shrug' mean?

to move your shoulders up and down to say, 'I don't know' Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bellow' mean?

to make a loud deep sound Signup and view all the answers

What does 'chew' mean?

to break up food with your teeth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mutter' mean?

to speak quietly so that it is difficult for other people to hear what you say Signup and view all the answers

What does 'clutch' mean?

to hold something tightly in your hand Signup and view all the answers

What does 'plains' mean?

large, flat, open land Signup and view all the answers

What does 'colony' mean?

a group of animals living together Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tuba' mean?

a large brass musical instrument Signup and view all the answers

What does 'crawl' mean?

to move on the ground on your hands and knees Signup and view all the answers

What does 'waddle' mean?

to walk like a duck Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gleam' mean?

to shine brightly Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

dash: Refers to running quickly, emphasizing speed and urgency.
duck (v): The action of moving one’s head down to avoid something or to observe closely.
fear: A strong emotional response indicating feeling scared or threatened.
guard: Involves keeping something safe or providing protection against potential threats.
hurry: The act of moving quickly or rushing, typically due to time constraints.
leap: Describes the action of jumping into the air, often with enthusiasm or force.
pack (noun): A type of bag designed for carrying various items, often used for travel or activities.
raise: The action of moving something upward or elevating it from its current position.
seconds: A unit of time; there are 60 seconds in one minute, often used for measuring short durations.
terrible: Describes something that is very awful, horrible, or significantly bad.
flap: The motion associated with birds moving their wings up and down, usually for flight.
bill: Specifically refers to the mouthpart of a duck, crucial for feeding.
giant: An adjective used to describe something that is very large or enormous in size.
information: Refers to facts or knowledge about particular topics or subjects.
monster: A term denoting a very scary or intimidating creature, often used in folklore and stories.
panic: A sudden feeling of intense fear or nervousness, often leading to chaotic behavior.
peer: To look at something closely and carefully, often with curiosity or scrutiny.
shadow: A dark area created when something obstructs light, indicating a shape or outline.
shake: To move an object or oneself back and forth rapidly, indicating excitement or nervousness.
stampede: A situation where a group of animals runs together, typically in response to fear or excitement.
bushes: Refers to small green plants that are dense with leaves, often found in natural landscapes.
dizzy: A sensation of spinning or whirling, often accompanied by a feeling of disorientation.
flash: The action of producing a sudden burst of light or shining brightly.
graze: The act of animals feeding on grass in fields or plains, important for natural grazing behaviors.
miracle: An event that is extraordinary or appears magical; often evokes wonder or awe.
photograph: An image captured using a camera, preserving a moment in time visually.
rush: Similar to hurry, indicating a quick movement or action taken under time pressure.
slam: The act of closing something forcefully, making a loud noise in the process.
whoop: A loud cry expressing joy or excitement, commonly associated with enthusiastic celebrations.
wish: The expression of hope or desire for something to occur or be true.
believe: To accept that something is true, even in the absence of proof or evidence.
clasp: To hold an object firmly in one’s hands, often signifying a secure grip.
dazed: A state of confusion or disorientation, often following a startling experience.
distant: Describing something that is far away in space or time.
explain: The action of conveying information clearly to ensure understanding.
follow: The act of going after someone or something, often indicating a purposeful pursuit.
ground: Refers to the solid surface of the earth; the "floor" in an outdoor setting.
guess: To make an estimate or conjecture about the truth or outcome of something.
set: Refers to the phenomenon of the sun going down below the horizon at night.
shrug: A gesture of raising one’s shoulders up and down, typically to indicate uncertainty.
bellow: Producing a loud, deep sound, often associated with animals or strong emotions.
chew: The act of breaking down food into smaller pieces using teeth, essential for digestion.
mutter: Speaking in a low voice, often making it difficult for others to hear clearly.
clutch: Similar to clasp; involves holding something tightly, indicating strong grip or control.
plains: Vast, flat expanses of land, typically devoid of significant elevation.
colony: A group of animals or organisms living together, often sharing resources and environment.
tuba: A large brass musical instrument used in orchestras and bands, known for its deep sound.
crawl: A mode of movement characterized by advancing on hands and knees, often associated with infants.
waddle: A distinctive walking style resembling that of a duck, typically characterized by short, unbalanced steps.
gleam: To shine brightly with a sparkling light, often used to describe surfaces or objects reflecting light.

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