Vocabulary Chapter 1-5

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What does it mean to feel apprehensive?

To feel uneasy or fearful about something

What is the meaning of the word 'chortle'?

To chuckle happily or gleefully

What does it mean to hoard something?

To store or collect something secretly for future use

What does it mean to be bewildered?

To be very confused or puzzled

What is the meaning of the word 'serene'?

Peaceful, calm, and quiet

What does it mean to feel remorse?

To feel regretful or sorry about a past mistake

What is a typical reason for people to hoard food and supplies?

During war times

What is a characteristic of someone who is bewildered?

Feeling confused or puzzled about something

What is the purpose of chastising someone?

To discipline or criticize them severely

What is a tunic typically worn over?

A pair of skinny jeans

What is a rarity?

Something that is rare or unusual

What is the tone of someone with a grim expression?

Very serious or harsh

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

Test your understanding of vocabulary words from chapter 1-5, including apprehensive, bewildered, chastise, chortle, and hoard. Learn the meanings and examples of these words to improve your language skills.

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