Jake Drake Class Clown Chapter 1 Flashcards

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What does the word 'sourpuss' mean?

A cheerful clown

A grumpy person

A happy person

A sour person (correct)

What is the definition of 'grumpy'?

Having a bad temper or mood

What does 'grouchy' mean?

Someone who often complains or grumbles

What is a 'werewolf'?

A creature that transforms from a human to a wolf Signup and view all the answers

What does 'keel' mean?

To capsize or overturn Signup and view all the answers

Who is a 'smart aleck'?

A person who is irritatingly clever or smug Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'rim'?

The edge or border of an object, especially a glass or bowl Signup and view all the answers

What does 'freckle' mean?

A small, brown spot on the skin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'squint' mean?

To look at something with narrowed eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does 'leftover' mean?

Something that remains after eating or using Signup and view all the answers

What does 'full-time' mean?

Working the full number of hours, typically 40 hours a week Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'expert'?

A person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bunch of' mean?

A large quantity of something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'boss' mean?

A person in charge of a worker or organization Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tough' mean?

Difficult or resilient Signup and view all the answers

What does 'spend' mean in the context of time or money?

To use time or money for a purpose Signup and view all the answers

What does 'shrug' mean?

To raise one's shoulders to indicate ignorance or indifference Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wipe' mean?

To clean or dry something by rubbing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'get better' mean?

To improve or recover Signup and view all the answers

What does 'at least' mean?

Minimum amount or degree Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sort of' mean?

To some extent or kind of Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mess up' mean?

To make a mistake or ruin something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'most of the time' mean?

For the majority of occurrences Signup and view all the answers

What does 'survive' mean?

To continue to live or exist Signup and view all the answers

What does 'even' mean?

In addition; also Signup and view all the answers

What does 'plenty' mean?

A large amount or more than enough Signup and view all the answers

What does 'show up' mean?

To appear or arrive Signup and view all the answers

What does 'regular' mean?

Normal or usual; not special Signup and view all the answers

What does 'for a while' mean?

For a short period of time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'reddish' mean?

Having a slight red color Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hidden' mean?

Concealed or not visible Signup and view all the answers

What does 'get used to' mean?

To become accustomed to something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'attention' mean?

The act of focusing or noticing something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'notice' mean?

To become aware of something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'scrap off' mean?

To remove by scraping Signup and view all the answers

What does 'icing' mean?

A sweet topping for cakes or pastries Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wonder' mean?

To feel curiosity or amazement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lick' mean?

To pass the tongue over something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'special' mean?

Different from what is usual or normal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'alien' mean?

A being from another world or planet Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Class Clown' mean?

A student who disrupts the class by making jokes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Words and Definitions

sourpuss: A person who is always sulky or unpleasant.
grumpy: Someone with a bad-tempered disposition.
grouchy: Characterized by frequent complaining or moody behavior.
werewolf: A mythical creature that transforms from human to wolf under a full moon.
keel: To overturn or capsize.
smart aleck: A person who is irritatingly clever or smugly self-assured.
rim: The edge or border of a circular object, such as a glass or bowl.
freckle: Small, brownish spots on the skin, often caused by sunlight exposure.
squint: To narrow one's eyes, often to see better or express skepticism.
leftover: Remaining food after a meal.
full-time: Referring to work or activities that occupy the entire standard work time.
expert: A person with comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular area.
bunch of: An informal term indicating a large quantity or group.
boss: A person in charge of others; a leader or supervisor.
tough: Describes something that is difficult or severe.
spend-spent: To use time or money for a particular purpose.
shrug: A gesture made by raising one's shoulders to indicate ignorance or indifference.
wipe: To clean or dry a surface by rubbing it with a cloth or hand.
get better: The process of improving or recovering.
at least: Used to indicate the minimum expected or required.
sort of: An informal expression indicating a degree of uncertainty or approximation.
mess up: To make a mistake or mishandle a situation.
most of the time: Refers to the majority of occurrences or instances.
survive: To continue to live or exist, especially in challenging conditions.
even: Used for emphasis to indicate something unexpected or surprising.
plenty: More than enough; a sufficient amount.
show up: To appear or become visible; can also mean to arrive.
regular: Occurring in a consistent manner or on a customary basis.
for a while: Refers to a short period of time.
reddish: Having a slight tint of red color.
hidden: Something that is concealed or not visible.
get used to: To become accustomed or familiar with something.
attention: The act of focusing on something or being observant.
notice: To become aware or conscious of something.
scrap off: To remove something by scraping or rubbing.
icing: A sweet, often decorative layer on top of baked goods.
wonder: To feel curiosity or doubt about something.
lick: To pass the tongue over something.
special: Unique or distinct from the ordinary.
alien: Refers to beings from other planets or extraterrestrial entities.
Class Clown: A student who seeks attention through humorous behavior, often making jokes in class.

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