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What does it mean to be apprehensive about something?
to feel uneasy or fearful about it
What does it mean to chastise someone?
to discipline or criticize someone severely
What does it mean to hoard something?
to store or collect it secretly for future use
What does it mean to feel remorse about something?
to feel regretful about it
What does it mean for something to be a rarity?
something that is rare or unusual
What does it mean for a place to be serene?
to be peaceful, calm, and quiet
Study Notes
Vocabulary Chapter 1-5
Negative Emotions
- Apprehensive: feeling uneasy or fearful about something that might happen, e.g. feeling nervous about moving to a new city
- Bewildered: very confused or puzzled about something, e.g. being confused about who committed a crime in a mystery story
- Grim: very serious or harsh, e.g. a lawyer's expression during a cross-examination
- Remorse: feeling regretful about a past mistake, e.g. regretting lying to parents
Happy Emotions
- Chortle: to chuckle happily or gleefully, e.g. laughing loudly at a joke
Actions and Behaviors
- Chastise: to discipline or criticize someone severely, e.g. scolding a dog for barking
- Hoard: to store or collect something secretly for future use, e.g. storing food and supplies during war times
Objects and Descriptions
- Rarity: something that is rare or unusual, e.g. a special gold coin
- Tunic: a long, pullover shirt, e.g. worn by a fashion model over skinny jeans
- Serene: peaceful, calm, and quiet, e.g. a small lake on a warm sunny day
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