Exit West Chapter 3 Vocabulary Flashcards
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What does the word 'adjacent' mean?

  • near, next to, nearby (correct)
  • of heaven or divinity
  • having the hand on the hip and the elbow turned outward
  • to explode with sudden violence
  • What does 'akimbo' describe?

    having the hand on the hip and the elbow turned outward

    Which of the following is a meaning of 'celestial'?

  • of heaven or divinity (correct)
  • marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy
  • to fascinate or hypnotize
  • harmless
  • What characterizes a 'chivalrous' person?

    <p>marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a 'courier'?

    <p>messenger, deliverer of messages or packages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'detonate'?

    <p>to explode with sudden violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'exterminate' mean?

    <p>to destroy or kill completely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'hallucinogenic' refer to?

    <p>a substance that induces hallucinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'innocuous' mean?

    <p>harmless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'mesmerize'?

    <p>to fascinate or hypnotize</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'mortify' someone?

    <p>to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is a 'militant'?

    <p>one who is ready to fight for a cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'opaque' mean?

    <p>not letting light through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'opulence' signify?

    <p>extreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'pittance'?

    <p>a very small amount, especially of money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'proliferate'?

    <p>to reproduce, increase, or spread rapidly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'stationary' mean?

    <p>not moving; not changing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'tarry'?

    <p>to delay leaving; to linger</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Vocabulary Cheat Sheet

    • Adjacent: Refers to something that is near or next to something else.

    • Akimbo: Describes a stance where hands are placed on the hips with elbows turned outward, often indicating a stance of confidence or defiance.

    • Celestial: Pertains to heavenly or divine aspects; describes anything related to the sky or the visible universe.

    • Chivalrous: Characterizes actions marked by honor, generosity, and courtesy, reflecting noble behavior.

    • Courier: A person who delivers messages or packages, often functioning as a messenger in various contexts.

    • Detonate: The action of causing an explosion with sudden violence, often used in reference to bombs or other explosive devices.

    • Exterminate: Means to completely destroy or eliminate, particularly in contexts related to pests or undesirable groups.

    • Hallucinogenic: Pertains to substances that cause hallucinations; can describe both the effects and the substances themselves.

    • Innocuous: Describes something that is harmless, producing no adverse effects or consequences.

    • Mesmerize: The act of fascinating or hypnotizing someone, capturing their full attention and interest.

    • Mortify: Refers to causing severe embarrassment or shame to someone, often leading to feelings of humiliation.

    • Militant: Someone who is aggressive or ready to fight for a particular cause, often in the context of social or political change.

    • Opaque: Describes materials that do not allow light to pass through; can also imply a lack of clarity or understanding.

    • Opulence: Indicates extreme wealth and luxuriousness, often associated with abundance and richness in lifestyle.

    • Pittance: A very small or inadequate amount of something, especially in reference to money.

    • Proliferate: The process of rapidly reproducing, increasing, or spreading, often used in biological or technological contexts.

    • Stationary: Denotes something that is not moving or changing; refers to a state of being still.

    • Tarry: The act of delaying or lingering, staying for a while rather than leaving immediately.

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    Test your knowledge of vocabulary from Chapter 3 of 'Exit West'. This quiz covers essential words and their definitions to enhance your understanding of the text. Perfect for students aiming to expand their vocabulary while studying the book.

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