Stanley's Release Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'adolescent' refer to?

A teenager (correct)

A child

An elder

An adult

What does 'punished' mean?

To impose a penalty for an offense.

What is a crime?

An act against the law.

What does 'commit' mean?

To say that someone will definitely do something or must do something. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'unjustly' mean?

In a manner not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'flat' mean?

To blow. Signup and view all the answers

What is a wasteland?

Land where nothing can grow. Signup and view all the answers

Who is a warden?

A person charged with the care or custody of persons, animals, or things; keeper. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'claim' mean?

To state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'valuable' mean?

Worth a lot of money. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'treasure' mean?

To keep as precious; cherish. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'buried' mean?

Covered up. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bandit' mean?

A robber or outlaw. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'passage' mean?

A section or portion of a written work. Signup and view all the answers

What is a generation?

A group of individuals born and living at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'curse' mean?

Execration, malediction. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gypsy' mean?

A person who roams. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'attorney' mean?

Lawyer. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tempered' mean?

Moderated, restrained. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'devious' mean?

Not straightforward. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'determine' mean?

To decide. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'loyalty' mean?

A feeling of strong support for someone or something. Signup and view all the answers

What is an excerpt?

A passage taken from a book. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'refuse' mean?

Something that is discarded as worthless or useless; rubbish; trash; garbage. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'realize' mean?

To be aware of. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'friendship' mean?

A voluntary relationship between two people involving mutual liking. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Adolescent: Refers to a teenager; a young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Punished: A consequence imposed for a wrongdoing, usually involving a penalty or disciplinary action.
Crime: Defined as an act that violates the law, punishable by legal penalties.
Commit: To declare with certainty that someone will perform a particular action or is obligated to do so.
Unjustly: Refers to an action or decision that is unfair or lacking in justice.
Flat: Can also mean to blow or deflate; indicates lack of height or elevation.
Wasteland: Describes barren land that is incapable of supporting vegetation, often depicted as desolate.
Warden: An official responsible for overseeing the care and management of individuals within a facility, such as a prison.
Claim: An assertion made about something being true, often without providing evidence or proof.
Valuable: Describes something with significant monetary worth or importance.
Treasure: To hold something dear; to cherish items or resources that are considered precious.
Buried: Refers to something that is covered and hidden from view, often below the surface.
Bandit: Commonly used to describe a robber or outlaw, typically involved in crimes such as theft.
Passage: A segment or excerpt taken from a text, such as a book.
Generation: A group of individuals born and living around the same time, often sharing similar cultural or social characteristics.
Curse: Indicates a spoken wish for harm or misfortune to occur to someone; also known as an execration.
Gypsy: A term historically used to describe a person who roams or lives a nomadic lifestyle.
Attorney: A legal professional who represents clients in legal matters, synonymous with lawyer.
Tempered: To moderate or restrain, often referring to emotions or actions that are kept in check.
Devious: Characterized by being tricky or deceitful, lacking straightforwardness in actions.
Warden: The principal official responsible for managing a prison facility, overseeing order and security.
Determine: To come to a decision or conclusion after consideration.
Loyalty: A strong commitment or support toward someone or something, reflecting trust and faithfulness.
Excerpt: A selected passage or section taken from a larger text, often used for reference or citation.
Refuse: Waste material that is discarded, considered useless or worthless; synonymous with trash or garbage.
Realize: To become aware of or understand something clearly.
Friendship: A personal relationship formed voluntarily between individuals, characterized by mutual affection and liking.
Curse: To express a wish that harm befall someone or something; synonymous with execrate.
Fortune: Can refer to luck, wealth, or the overall destiny of a person, often associated with chance and circumstance.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your vocabulary with Stanley's Release flashcards. This quiz covers key terms and their definitions to enhance your understanding. Perfect for students exploring themes of justice, adolescence, and morality.