Summer of Mariposas Chapter 15 Flashcards
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Summer of Mariposas Chapter 15 Flashcards

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What does the word 'constricted' mean?

  • Comfortable, spacious
  • Expanded, made large
  • Narrowed, made small (correct)
  • Open, free
  • What is the definition of 'recollection'?

    Recall of the context in which a certain stimulus was encountered

    What does the term 'louse' refer to?

  • A type of flower
  • An insect
  • A friendly individual
  • A person regarded as mean or contemptible (correct)
  • The word 'emphatically' means in a subtle way.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'indelicately' mean?

    <p>Offensive to a sense of generally accepted propriety, modesty, or decency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Vocabulary Study Notes

    • Constricted

      • Refers to a sensation of tightness or narrowing, often associated with emotional stress.
    • Recollection

      • The act of recalling or remembering a specific event or context, often triggered by related stimuli.
    • Louse

      • Colloquially used to describe a contemptible or mean individual, particularly in familial or personal relationships.
    • Emphatically

      • Involves expressing something with conviction and force, often to highlight the importance or urgency of a point being made.
    • Indelicately

      • Describes behavior that is inappropriate or lacking in refinement, often violating standards of decency or propriety.

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    Test your knowledge with these flashcards covering key vocabulary from Chapter 15 of 'Summer of Mariposas'. Each card includes a word, an example sentence, and its definition to aid in your understanding and retention. Perfect for review and learning new terms!

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