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What does the word 'glinting' mean?
What is a giant?
any creature of exceptional size
What does 'fierce' mean?
very strong or violent
What is a prune?
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What does it mean to be trodden on?
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What does 'flickering' refer to?
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What does it mean to be cowering?
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What does 'bewildered' mean?
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What does 'sank' refer to?
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What does 'ruffled' mean?
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What does it mean to have 'scribbled' something?
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What does 'abnormal' mean?
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What does 'outrage' mean?
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What is 'frog spawn'?
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What does 'anxious' mean?
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What is 'tosh'?
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What does 'dreading' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
- Glinting: Describes something that sparkles or shines, often suggesting a bright, reflective quality.
- Giant: Refers to any creature that is exceptionally large, typically implying a gigantic stature compared to ordinary beings.
- Fierce: Characterizes an entity or individual as very strong or violent, indicating intense forcefulness or aggressiveness.
- Prune: Identified as a dried plum, a fruit often enjoyed for its sweetness and nutritional benefits.
- Trodden on: A term that describes the action of stepping on something, often implying disregard or pressure.
- Flickering: Pertains to a light or flame that burns or shines in an erratic manner, creating a wavering effect.
- Cowering: Describes the act of crouching down in fear or shame, often indicating a desire to avoid confrontation.
- Bewildered: Characterizes a state of being confused, suggesting a disorientation in understanding or comprehension.
- Sank: Refers to the action of becoming submerged, moving to the bottom of a medium such as water.
- Ruffled: Indicates a state of disturbance or irritation, often used to describe emotional reactions or physical disarray.
- Scribbled: Describes the act of writing something quickly and carelessly, often resulting in unclear or illegible text.
- Abnormal: Defines something that is not usual or typical, often implying strangeness or deviation from the norm.
- Outrage: Represents a feeling of righteous anger, often in response to perceived injustice or violation.
- Frog spawn: Refers to the eggs of frogs, typically found in watery environments where they develop into tadpoles.
- Anxious: Describes a state of worry or concern, often associated with unease about potential outcomes.
- Tosh: A British slang term for rubbish or nonsense, reflecting a dismissive attitude towards something that lacks value.
- Dreading: Describes a strong fear or apprehension regarding an upcoming event or situation.
- Umbrella: A portable covering used for protection against rain or sun, collapsible for easy transport.
- Expelled: Indicates being driven out or forced to leave, often used in contexts related to schools or organizations.
- Ruefully: An adverb describing an action done with regret, often reflecting a sense of sadness for a past decision.
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Explore key vocabulary from Chapter 4 of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' with these flashcards. Enhance your understanding of important terms and their definitions as you delve into the magical world of Harry Potter.
