Questions and Answers
What is a travois?
What does solemn mean?
Quiet, serious and deeply earnest
What is a torrent?
A swift, turbulent stream
What does lame mean?
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What is an idler?
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What does weary mean?
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What is a locust?
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What is a cudgel?
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What does vast mean?
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What is a ravine?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Overview (Chapters 1-12)
- Travois: A two-pole framework pulled by a horse, commonly used for transporting goods.
- Solemn: Describes a serious demeanor, marked by quietness and earnestness.
- Torrent: Refers to a fast-moving and turbulent stream of water, often characterized by its forcefulness.
- Lame: Indicates a physical disability, specifically an inability to walk due to an injury.
- Idler: A term for a person who is lazy or inactive, often contributing little effort or productivity.
- Weary: Signifies a state of exhaustion or fatigue, lacking in energy or strength.
- Locust: A type of large, migratory grasshopper known for swarming behavior and ability to devastate crops and vegetation.
- Cudgel: A short, sturdy club used as a weapon, often associated with self-defense.
- Vast: Describes something of immense size or extensive reach, emphasizing its greatness.
- Ravine: A geographical feature representing a steep-sided valley, typically formed by erosion.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary from chapters 1-12 of 'Thunder Rolling in the Mountains.' This quiz features key terms and their definitions, helping you enhance your understanding of the text. Perfect for students looking to improve their vocabulary skills!
