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What does 'gaze' mean?
What is a 'windshield'?
The front window of a car
What are 'branches'?
Limbs of trees
What is the meaning of 'glow'?
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What does 'ripe' mean?
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What is a 'seed'?
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What does 'grind' mean?
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What does it mean to 'squint'?
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What are 'marbles'?
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What is a 'precipice'?
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What are 'railings'?
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What is a 'hole'?
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What are 'headlights'?
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What does 'approach' mean?
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What does 'luggage' refer to?
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What does 'bustling' mean?
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What does it mean to 'wave'?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary from Chapter 2 - Grandpa on the Bus in Guatemala
- Gaze: A prolonged look at an object or scene, indicating focus or contemplation.
- Windshield: The front glass panel of a vehicle that protects passengers from wind and debris.
- Branches: The extensions of a tree, contributing to its shape and size, often providing foliage and fruit.
- Glow: To emit light, often softly or warmly, creating a visual warmth.
- Ripe: Describes fruit or produce that has reached its peak maturity and is ready for consumption.
- Seed: The reproductive structure of a plant, containing an embryo which can grow into a new plant, encased in a protective shell.
- Grind: The process of crushing or reducing food into smaller, finer pieces, often using a mechanical device.
- Squint: The action of narrowing one's eyes to better focus on an object, often in bright light.
- Marbles: A traditional game that involves small glass spheres, which players try to hit with other marbles.
- Precipice: Refers to an extremely steep cliff, often associated with danger and breathtaking views.
- Railings: Protective barriers made of metal or wood, commonly found along stairways or balconies to prevent falls.
- Hole: An empty space or opening in a surface, which can serve various purposes or functions.
- Headlights: The illuminating lights at the front of a vehicle, essential for visibility during nighttime driving or poor weather.
- Approach: To move closer or nearer to something, whether physically or in terms of understanding.
- Luggage: The bags or suitcases used by travelers to carry their personal belongings during trips.
- Bustling: Describes a lively, busy atmosphere, often filled with energy and activity.
- Wave: A gesture of greeting or signaling, typically involving moving one’s hand back and forth.
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This quiz includes flashcards for Chapter 2 of 'Solito', focusing on key vocabulary words such as 'gaze', 'windshield', and 'ripe'. Each card provides a definition to help enhance your understanding of the text and its themes. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their vocabulary skills.
