Vocabulary Chapter 1: The Big Thirst

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What is a suppressant?

A substance that has no effect

A substance that enhances an action

A substance that abolishes an undesirable action or condition (correct)

A substance that promotes growth

What does filigree mean?

Anything very delicate

What does inconspicuous mean?

Unnoticeable, not attracting attention

What does indispensable mean?

Essential Signup and view all the answers

What is ingenuity?

The quality of being resourceful Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to insulate?

To separate in order to stop the passage of something Signup and view all the answers

What does cavalier mean?

Haughty, disdainful Signup and view all the answers

What is mortality?

The state of being subject to death Signup and view all the answers

What does municipal relate to?

Of or relating to a town or city or local government Signup and view all the answers

What does opaqueness mean?

Not transparent Signup and view all the answers

What does productized mean?

Commercialized Signup and view all the answers

What does infinitesimal mean?

Exceedingly small Signup and view all the answers

What does blasé mean?

Indifferent or bored with life Signup and view all the answers

What does desalination mean?

To remove saline or take saline out of Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to goose?

To strengthen Signup and view all the answers

What does inundated mean?

To flood Signup and view all the answers

What does outlawing mean?

To make unlawful Signup and view all the answers

What is robustness?

Strength and healthiness Signup and view all the answers

What does palatability mean?

Acceptable to the palate or taste or to the mind or feelings Signup and view all the answers

What does ambivalent mean?

Having mixed feelings about someone or something, being unable to choose Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms from "The Big Thirst"

Suppressant: A substance aimed at eliminating an undesirable action or condition, often used in medical contexts.
Filigree: Refers to extremely delicate or intricate decorative work, used in art and design.
Inconspicuous: Describes something that is not easily noticed or does not attract attention; often serves to maintain a low profile.
Indispensable: Denotes something that is essential and cannot be dispensed with; crucial for a particular function or purpose.
Ingenuity: The quality of being clever, imaginative, and resourceful, particularly in solving problems.
Insulate: A process or action taken to separate something to prevent the passage of heat, electricity, or other substances.
Cavalier: Characterized by a dismissive or haughty attitude; implies a lack of concern for others’ feelings or the importance of a matter.
Mortality: Relates to the state of being subject to death; a fundamental aspect of human existence.
Municipal: Pertains to a town, city, or local government; relevant to local authority and civic matters.
Opaqueness: Refers to the quality of not being transparent; used in various contexts including materials and concepts that are not clear.
Productized: Indicates the process of transforming something into a marketable product; encompasses commercialization efforts.
Infinitesimal: Describes quantities that are exceedingly small, often used in mathematics and science.
Blasé: A state of being indifferent or bored, often due to over-exposure; reflects a sense of detachment from life's experiences.
Desalination: The process of removing salt from seawater, making it suitable for drinking and irrigation; crucial for addressing water shortages.
Goose: In a metaphorical sense, means to strengthen or invigorate; can be applied to motivation or support.
Inundated: Refers to being flooded or overwhelmed, commonly used in contexts like weather, information, or tasks.
Outlawing: The act of making something unlawful; often associated with legal reforms and societal shifts.
Robustness: Represents strength, durability, and the ability to withstand adverse conditions; applicable to both physical and conceptual contexts.
Palatability: Describes the acceptability of something to the taste or mind; relevant in culinary and psychological contexts.
Ambivalent: Characterizes mixed feelings or contradictory ideas regarding a person or thing; indicates difficulty in making a choice.

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