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What is varnish?

A liquid coating applied to surfaces (like wood) that dries to a hard, shiny finish.

What are rants?

Long, loud, and impassioned speeches, often expressing complaints or strong opinions.

What is opposition?

Resistance, disagreement, or hostility toward something.

What is harassment?

<p>Unwanted, repeated behavior that causes distress or discomfort.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to do something triumphantly?

<p>In a way that shows great success, victory, or joy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does outrageous mean?

<p>Shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is rubble?

<p>Broken fragments of stone, brick, or concrete, often from a destroyed building.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does jumbled mean?

<p>Mixed up in a confused or disorganized manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does discreetly mean?

<p>In a careful, tactful way to avoid attracting attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does inert mean?

<p>Lacking the ability to move, act, or react, either physically or chemically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a siesta?

<p>A short nap or rest, especially taken in the afternoon in warm climates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does dilapidated mean?

<p>In a state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does suppress mean?

<p>To forcibly put an end to something, restrain, or hold back.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is jabbering?

<p>Speaking quickly and excitedly, often without making sense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does organic mean?

<p>Related to living things; also refers to food grown without artificial chemicals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a bargain?

<p>A good deal or a negotiated agreement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does versatile mean?

<p>Able to adapt to many different functions or activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is distraction?

<p>Something that diverts attention from what someone is doing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Varnish

A liquid coating that dries to a hard, shiny finish.

Rants

Loud, impassioned speeches, often expressing strong opinions.

Opposition

Resistance, disagreement, or hostility toward something.

Harassment

Unwanted, repeated behavior that causes distress or discomfort.

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Triumphantly

In a way that shows great success, victory, or joy.

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Outrageous

Shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive.

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Rubble

Broken fragments of stone, brick, or concrete.

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Jumbled

Mixed up in a confused or disorganized manner.

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Discreetly

In a careful, tactful way to avoid attracting attention.

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Bazaars

Open-air markets selling various goods.

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Inert

Lacking the ability to move, act, or react.

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Siesta

A short nap or rest taken in the afternoon

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Addicts

People dependent on a substance or activity.

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Deserted

Abandoned, empty, or uninhabited.

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Dilapidated

In a state of disrepair or ruin.

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Suppress

To forcibly put an end to something or restrain.

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Billow

To swell, rise, or roll outward.

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Jabbering

Speaking quickly and excitedly, often without making sense.

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Panic

A sudden feeling of fear or anxiety.

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Organic

Relating to living things or food grown without artificial chemicals.

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Study Notes

  • Varnish is a liquid coating for surfaces like wood, drying to a hard, shiny finish.
  • Rants are long, loud, impassioned speeches expressing complaints or strong opinions.
  • Opposition includes resistance, disagreement, or hostility.
  • Harassment is unwanted, repeated behavior causing distress or discomfort.
  • Triumphantly describes showing great success, victory, or joy.
  • Outrageous means shockingly bad, excessive, or offensive.
  • Rubble consists of broken fragments of stone, brick, or concrete, often from destroyed buildings.
  • Jumbled refers to being mixed up in a confused or disorganized way.
  • Discreetly is acting in a careful, tactful way to avoid attracting attention.
  • Bazaars are open-air markets, especially in the Middle East or South Asia, where various goods are sold.
  • Inert describes lacking the ability to move, act, or react physically or chemically.
  • Siesta is a short nap or rest, typically taken in the afternoon in warm climates.
  • Addicts are people dependent on a substance like drugs or an activity like gambling.
  • Deserted means abandoned, empty, or uninhabited.
  • Dilapidated refers to being in a state of disrepair or ruin due to age or neglect.
  • Suppress means to forcibly put an end to something, restrain, or hold back.
  • Billow means to swell, rise, or roll outward, often referring to smoke, fabric, or clouds.
  • Jabbering describes speaking quickly and excitedly, often without making sense.
  • Panic is a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior.
  • Organic relates to living things and food grown without artificial chemicals.
  • Bargain refers to a good deal or a negotiated agreement.
  • Versatile means being able to adapt to many different functions or activities.
  • Distraction is something that diverts attention from what someone is doing.

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Definitions of vocabulary words, including 'varnish,' 'rants,' and 'opposition.' Other terms defined are 'harassment,' 'triumphantly,' and 'outrageous.' The list continues with words like 'rubble,' 'jumbled,' and 'discreetly'.

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