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What does the word 'morose' mean?
What does the word 'morose' mean?
What are Javelinas?
What are Javelinas?
Pig-like animals that live in caves and under cool ledges during summer and winter months.
The word 'menacingly' means threateningly.
The word 'menacingly' means threateningly.
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What does 'makeshift' refer to?
What does 'makeshift' refer to?
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What does 'resolutely' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Morose
- Describes a gloomy or sullen demeanor.
- Example context: Character displays increasing sadness while reminiscing about a significant person.
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Javelina
- Refers to pig-like animals that inhabit caves and cool ledges in both summer and winter.
- Example context: Character compares another's eyes to burning coals and fangs to a javelina's tusks, emphasizing intensity and danger.
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Menacingly
- An adverb describing a threatening manner.
- Example context: A creature displaying sharp quills and an aggressive posture illustrates a looming threat.
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Makeshift
- Denotes a temporary or improvised substitute.
- Example context: A situation may require finding a quick, temporary solution for a pressing need.
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Resolutely
- Indicates firm determination or purpose.
- Example context: A character asserts their strength and unwillingness to allow further harm, emphasizing their resolve.
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Explore key vocabulary from Chapter 14 of 'Summer of the Mariposas' with these flashcards. Each card features a word along with its definition and an example sentence to aid your understanding. Perfect for enhancing your literary vocabulary!
