Uglies Chapters 20-26 Flashcards
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What does the word 'churning' mean?

  • to ruin
  • to come to rest, settle
  • splashing or turning violently (correct)
  • a state of being forgotten

What does 'precipitous' mean?

extremely steep

What is the meaning of 'oblivion'?

state of being forgotten

Define 'alight'.

<p>to come to rest, settle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'billowing' refer to?

<p>swelling; fluttering; waving</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'loom'?

<p>to come into view</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'breach' mean?

<p>a violation; a gap or break</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define 'impervious'.

<p>incapable of being affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'sodden'?

<p>thoroughly soaked, saturated</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'wrack' mean?

<p>to ruin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary from Uglies Chapters 20-26

  • Churning: Describes a violent motion, often associated with water, indicating turbulence or disturbance.
  • Precipitous: Refers to steep inclines or drops, often used to illustrate dangerous or challenging terrain.
  • Oblivion: Represents a complete state of forgetfulness or being unnoticed, often linked to loss of recognition.
  • Alight: Indicates the action of settling or coming to rest, frequently used in contexts involving movement or descent.
  • Billowing: Characterizes something that swells, flutters, or waves, often associated with fabric or smoke in motion.
  • Loom: Describes the act of something coming into view, often creating a sense of foreboding or significance.
  • Breach: Represents a violation of rules or norms; can also signify a gap or break in physical structures or relationships.
  • Impervious: Describes a state of being immune or unaffected by something, often used in context of physical or emotional barriers.
  • Sodden: Refers to something that is thoroughly soaked or saturated, conveying a sense of heaviness or wetness.
  • Wrack: Indicates the act of ruining or damaging something, often associated with destruction or harm.

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Test your vocabulary knowledge with these flashcards covering chapters 20 to 26 of 'Uglies'. Each card provides a word and its definition to help reinforce your understanding of key terms in the context of the novel. Perfect for studying and improving your literary vocabulary.

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