The Bully Chapter 1-4 Flashcards

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What does the word 'clutches' mean?

Attack

Let go

Grasp or seize (correct)

Ignore

What is the meaning of 'scolded'?

Remonstrate with or rebuke someone angrily

Define 'lurking'.

Be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something

What does 'deliberately' mean?

On purpose or by choice Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'enraged' signify?

Very angry, furious Signup and view all the answers

Explain what 'gelatin' is.

A water soluble protein Signup and view all the answers

What does 'amend' mean?

To change; to add to Signup and view all the answers

Define 'equity'.

Equality; equal status Signup and view all the answers

What does 'constitute' mean?

To form; to create Signup and view all the answers

Define 'resolve'.

To solve a problem; determination to do something Signup and view all the answers

Explain what 'legislate' means.

To create or control by making laws or rules Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wavering' mean?

Shake with quivering motion Signup and view all the answers

Define 'retaliate'.

Make an attack or assault in response to a similar attack Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pathetic' mean?

Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness Signup and view all the answers

What does 'eliminate' mean?

Completely get rid of or move Signup and view all the answers

Explain the term 'resolved'.

Settle or find a solution to a problem, dispute or contentious matter Signup and view all the answers

What does 'menacing' mean?

Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening Signup and view all the answers

Define 'massive'.

Large and heavy or solid Signup and view all the answers

What does 'burly' mean?

Large and strong; heavily built Signup and view all the answers

What does 'mocking' refer to?

Making fun of someone or something in a cruel way Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Clutches: Refers to a grip or grasp, indicative of seizing or holding tightly.
Scolded: Describes a reprimanding action, emphasizing anger or disapproval towards someone's actions.
Lurking: Implies remaining hidden, typically to ambush, suggesting a sense of stealth or threat.
Deliberately: Indicates an action performed on purpose, highlighting intention behind behavior.
Enraged: Expresses intense anger or fury, showcasing emotional extremes.
Gelatin: A water-soluble protein, often used in cooking and food preparation, noted for its gelling properties.
Amend: The process of making changes or additions, often in legal or formal contexts.
Equity: Represents equality or fairness, particularly in social or economic contexts.
Constitute: To create or form something, emphasizing the foundational aspect of an entity.
Resolve: Involves finding solutions to problems, reflecting determination in decision-making.
Legislate: The act of creating laws or rules, governing behavior and practices.
Wavering: Suggests an unsteady or trembling motion, indicating uncertainty or indecision.
Retaliate: To respond to an attack with a similar action, often focusing on retribution.
Pathetic: Evokes feelings of pity, typically through vulnerability or sadness, and can denote weakness.
Eliminate: The act of completely removing or getting rid of something, emphasizing finality.
Resolved: Reflects the settlement of a problem, demonstrating a strong intent to find solutions.
Menacing: An adjective describing something that suggests danger or threats, creating a sense of fear.
Massive: Describes something that is large, heavy, or solid, often used to emphasize size.
Coordinated: While no definition provided, it generally refers to organized or harmonious arrangement or cooperation.
Burly: Refers to a person who is large, strong, and heavily built, often implying physical robustness.
Mocking: The act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or scornful manner, indicating disrespect.

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