Questions and Answers
What does smattering mean?
a small amount
What does celibate mean?
abstaining from intercourse
What does deprivation refer to?
lack or shortage of one or more basic necessities
What does primeval mean?
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What does prosperous mean?
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What does sluice mean?
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What does bereaved mean?
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What does languorous mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
- Smattering: Refers to a small or superficial amount of something, indicating limited knowledge or experience.
- Celibate: Describes a person who abstains from sexual intercourse, often for religious or personal reasons.
- Deprivation: Indicates a lack or shortage of essential needs, such as food, water, or emotional support, impacting overall well-being.
- Primeval: Conveys the idea of something that is extremely ancient, relating to the earliest stages of the Earth or human history.
- Prosperous: Characterizes an individual or community that is successful in terms of financial wealth and overall quality of life.
- Sluice: Represents a sudden outpouring or flood of water, often referring to mechanisms that control water flow.
- Bereaved: Describes individuals who are suffering the loss of a loved one, often experiencing grief and mourning.
- Languorous: Defines a state of physical weakness or fatigue, lacking energy and liveliness, often evoking a sense of laziness or relaxation.
- Conceit: Indicates an excessive pride in oneself, related to vanity and self-importance, often leading to a distorted self-image.
- Fuchsia: Describes a vivid color that is a blend of reddish and purple tones, often associated with vibrant floral displays.
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Test your knowledge of key vocabulary from Chapters 12-13 of 'Song of Solomon'. This quiz features flashcards that highlight essential words and their definitions to enhance your understanding of the text. Perfect for students looking to strengthen their literary vocabulary.
