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What does 'prissy' mean?
What color does 'carnation' refer to?
What is a 'lapel'?
Two parts of a garment folded back on the chest
What does 'glanced' mean?
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Define 'slipped'.
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What type of wood is a 'walnut'?
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What does 'briskly' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'bray'?
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What does it mean to 'frown'?
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What does 'regardless' imply?
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What is 'waver'?
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Translate 'ink' into English.
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What does 'grin' refer to?
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What does 'blizzard' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary from The Shining - Chapter 1
- Prissy: Describes someone who is excessively particular or meticulous about details.
- Carnation: Refers to a shade of color that is pink or reddish-pink.
- Lapel: The part of a jacket or coat that is folded back on the chest, indicative of formal clothing design.
- Glanced: An action that indicates a quick look, often conveying a fleeting interest or concern.
- Slipped: Refers to a misstep that poses a risk of falling, commonly associated with unintentional actions.
- Walnut: A type of hardwood characterized by its dark brown color, sourced from walnut trees, often used in furniture making.
- Briskly: An adverb denoting quickness and energetic movement, often associated with a lively or brisk pace.
- Bray: A verb depicting a loud and harsh laugh, suggesting a raucous or boisterous reaction.
- Frowned: A facial expression formed by contracting the forehead and eyebrows, often indicating displeasure or anger.
- Regardless: A term expressing that something occurs without consideration of other factors; emphasizes resilience or determination.
- Waver: The act of pausing or hesitating in one’s decision or movement, reflecting uncertainty.
- Ink: A word meaning "tinta" (Spanish), referring to colored liquid used for writing or printing purposes.
- Grin: A facial expression that involves raising the corners of the mouth, often suggesting happiness or amusement.
- Blizzard: A metaphorical term indicating a series of unexpected, chaotic, or troublesome events rather than just severe snowfall.
- Stiffly: An adverb describing a manner of acting or moving in a rigid or inflexible way, often lacking warmth or ease.
- Edgier: Describes a state of being nervous and irritable, often reflecting anxiety and impatience.
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Test your vocabulary and comprehension with these flashcards from Chapter 1 of Stephen King's 'The Shining'. Each card presents a word along with its definition to enhance your understanding of the text. Perfect for students looking to deepen their grasp of literary language.
