The Watsons Go to Birmingham Vocabulary

Questions and Answers

What does the word gag mean?

to choke or nearly vomit (correct)

to eat quickly

to laugh loudly

to sing softly

What is an outhouse?

a small detached building used as a restroom

Define sanitation.

the state of being clean and conducive to health

What does it mean to attract someone?

to cause someone to have a liking for or interest in something or someone Signup and view all the answers

What is a facility?

a building or place that provides a particular service Signup and view all the answers

What does bulge mean?

swell or protrude outwards Signup and view all the answers

What is Appalachia?

an impoverished coal mining area in the Appalachian Mountains Signup and view all the answers

What does crumpled mean?

crushed or squashed Signup and view all the answers

Define deformed.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly Signup and view all the answers

What does nonstop mean?

continuous, at all times Signup and view all the answers

What is a redneck?

a poor white person in the southern United States Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Study Notes

Gag: Refers to the physical reaction of choking or feeling nauseous, often triggered by unpleasant odors or sights.
Outhouse: A small, separate structure equipped with a bench and holes, commonly used as an outdoor restroom, typically found in rural areas.
Sanitation: Represents the condition of cleanliness, essential for health, emphasizing the importance of hygiene and waste management.
Attract: The act of drawing interest or liking towards a person or object, often used in discussion of social dynamics or marketing.
Facility: A term used to describe a building or designated space that offers a specific service, such as healthcare, education, or recreation.
Bulge: Describes a physical characteristic where an object swells or protrudes outward, often implying a full or overflowing state.
Appalachia: Refers to a historically impoverished region in the Appalachian Mountains, spanning from Pennsylvania to North Carolina, known primarily for its coal mining economy.
Crumpled: Pertains to something that has been crushed or wrinkled, often used to describe paper or fabric that is no longer smooth.
Deformed: Indicates something that is badly shaped or formed, often resulting in an appearance considered unattractive or abnormal.
Nonstop: Describes an action or process that occurs without interruption, signifying continuity in movement or activity.
Redneck: A colloquial term for a poor white individual from the southern United States, often used to describe rural working-class communities.

Description

Enhance your understanding of vocabulary from Chapter 10 of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham'. This flashcard quiz covers key terms and their definitions, helping you grasp the essential language used in this part of the book. Perfect for studying and retention!