Guts Chapter 1 Vocabulary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the word 'brutal' mean?

harsh

What does the word 'appalling' mean?

wonderful

shocking (correct)

unremarkable

terrible (correct)

What does 'altered' mean?

changed

What is a 'musher'?

a person who competes in cross-country races with a dog team and sled Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'ridge'?

a long, narrow elevation of land Signup and view all the answers

What does 'scant' mean?

barely enough; meager Signup and view all the answers

What does 'essentially' mean?

basically, primarily, originally, by nature Signup and view all the answers

What does 'down' refer to in this context?

the under plumage of some birds, as geese and ducks, used for filling in quilts, clothing, etc., chiefly for warmth Signup and view all the answers

What is the Iditarod?

a cross country race over 1,000 miles long from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska in which mushers with dog teams and sleds compete annually Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wallowing' mean?

to flounder about; move along or proceed clumsily or with difficulty Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Brutal: Describes something that is harsh, often evoking feelings of severity and relentlessness.
Appalling: Refers to something that is terrible or shocking, typically causing dismay or disgust.
Altered: Indicates something that has been changed or modified from its original state.
Musher: A competitor in cross-country races, specifically those using a dog team and sled, particularly in events like the Iditarod.
Ridge: A geographic feature characterized as a long, narrow elevation of land, often forming a line of hills or mountains.
Scant: Describes a quantity that is barely enough or meager, often suggesting insufficiency.
Essentially: A term used to convey the basic or fundamental nature of something, often implying that it is primarily or originally true.
Down: Refers to the soft under plumage of certain birds, such as geese and ducks, commonly used for insulation in quilts and clothing for warmth.
Iditarod: An annual cross-country race that spans over 1,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, where mushers compete with their dog teams and sleds.
Wallowing: Describes the act of floundering or moving clumsily, often implying difficulty in proceeding or progressing.

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Enhance your vocabulary with these flashcards from Chapter 1 of 'Guts'. Each card presents a word along with its definition to help you grasp the meanings effectively. Study these terms to improve your understanding and usage in context.