The Watsons Go to Birmingham Vocabulary

Questions and Answers

What is a magnolia?

A flower

A type of soil

Any shrub or tree of the genus Magnolia (correct)

A type of fruit

What does plop mean?

Sit or lie down gently but clumsily.

What does it mean to wander?

Stroll, walk, or move in a casual or aimless way.

What is a hollow sound?

A low sound like something empty being hit. Signup and view all the answers

What is a sonic boom?

A loud explosive noise caused by the shock wave from an aircraft traveling faster than the speed of sound. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to investigate?

Look into or explore. Signup and view all the answers

What does frilly mean?

Ruffled or crimped. Signup and view all the answers

What does kneeling refer to?

Supporting yourself on your knees. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to flutter?

Flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements. Signup and view all the answers

What does choky mean?

So tight as to tend to choke. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Summary - Chapter 14

Magnolia: Refers to shrubs or trees belonging to the genus Magnolia, known for their large and fragrant flowers.
Plop: Describes the action of sitting or lying down in a gentle yet clumsy manner, often associated with a sound.
Wander: Means to stroll or walk casually and aimlessly, suggesting a lack of direction or purpose.
Hollow Sound: A type of sound that is low and resonant, often produced when something empty is struck, creating an echoing effect.
Sonic Boom: A powerful explosive noise that occurs when an aircraft exceeds the speed of sound, creating a shock wave.
Investigate: The act of looking into or exploring something thoroughly, typically to uncover information or details.
Frilly: Characterizes items that are ruffled or crimped, often used to describe decorative edges or patterns.
Kneeling: Involves supporting oneself on the knees, typically a position of respect or submission.
Flutter: Refers to the rapid flapping of wings, often associated with the movement of birds or insects in flight.
Choky: Describes a sensation or condition that is so tight it tends to cause choking, often referring to constricting clothing or environments.

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