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What does the word 'churning' mean?
What does the word 'churning' mean?
What does 'precipitous' mean?
What does 'precipitous' mean?
extremely steep
What is the meaning of 'oblivion'?
What is the meaning of 'oblivion'?
state of being forgotten
Define 'alight'.
Define 'alight'.
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What does 'billowing' refer to?
What does 'billowing' refer to?
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What is meant by the term 'loom'?
What is meant by the term 'loom'?
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What does 'breach' mean?
What does 'breach' mean?
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Define 'impervious'.
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What is the definition of 'sodden'?
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What does 'wrack' mean?
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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.
