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What does the word 'snowball' mean?
What does the word 'snowball' mean?
- Decrease gradually in size
- Stay the same size
- Increase rapidly in size, intensity, or importance (correct)
- Freeze and remain solid
What does 'rectify' mean?
What does 'rectify' mean?
Put something right; correct
What does the term 'sulfurous' refer to?
What does the term 'sulfurous' refer to?
Containing or derived from sulfur
Define 'corrosive'.
Define 'corrosive'.
What does 'seared' mean?
What does 'seared' mean?
What is a 'carp'?
What is a 'carp'?
What does it mean to 'weave'?
What does it mean to 'weave'?
Define 'prospect'.
Define 'prospect'.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes from Hatchet Chapter 14
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Snowball: Refers to a rapid increase in size, intensity, or importance, often used metaphorically to describe situations or emotions that escalate quickly.
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Rectify: Means to put something right or correct a mistake; an essential action in problem-solving and decision-making.
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Sulfurous: Describes vapor or smoke that contains or is derived from sulfur, often associated with strong, pungent odors.
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Corrosive: Refers to substances that corrode or eat away at materials, highlighting potential dangers in chemical reactions or environmental hazards.
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Seared: Used to describe the action of burning or scorching the surface of something with intense heat, important in culinary contexts and in understanding materials' properties.
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Carp: Identifies a specific type of freshwater fish known for its deep body; significant in discussions of biodiversity and aquatic ecosystems.
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Weave: Refers to the method of forming fabric or items by interlacing threads; a fundamental technique in textiles and crafts.
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Prospect: Indicates the possibility or likelihood of a future event occurring; useful when discussing potential outcomes and forecasting situations.
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