Vocabulary Quiz: Definitions and Contexts

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What is the definition of fledgling?

A young bird just learning to fly

What does tenacity mean?

Persistent determination

What is an Apgar score?

A score that assigns a number value to the neonate's assessment findings

What does whorled mean?

Spiralled or moved in a twisted and convoluted fashion Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of epicanthal?

Excess skin fold extending over the inner corner of the eye Signup and view all the answers

What are poultices?

Moist substances applied to a wound Signup and view all the answers

What does redolent mean?

Fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura Signup and view all the answers

What does reticence refer to?

Restraint in speech, reluctance to speak Signup and view all the answers

What does coalesced mean?

Come together into one body Signup and view all the answers

What does sluicing mean?

To drench with a sudden flow Signup and view all the answers

What does mimeographed mean?

Copied using an old copy machine with purple ink Signup and view all the answers

What does macabre mean?

Gruesome or horrifying Signup and view all the answers

What does ungainliness refer to?

State of being clumsy and coarse Signup and view all the answers

What is rickrack?

A narrow zigzag ribbon used as trimming Signup and view all the answers

What does inertia mean?

Resistance to change Signup and view all the answers

What does vertigo refer to?

Condition of dizziness, often described as a room spinning sensation Signup and view all the answers

What does eccentricity mean?

Strange and unconventional behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is voyeurism?

Pleasure or delight from watching other people Signup and view all the answers

What does explicable mean?

Capable of being explained Signup and view all the answers

What does omen mean?

A sign of something about to happen Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary and Definitions

Fledgling: A young bird learning to fly; signifies inexperience.
Tenacity: Persistent determination; highlights the strength of belief and commitment to beauty.
Apgar: A scoring system for newborns, assessing five categories to determine health, ranging from 0-10 points.
Whorled: Describes a spiraled or twisted movement; often used in physiological descriptions.
Epicanthal: Refers to a skin fold over the inner corner of the eye; a characteristic feature observed.
Poultices: Moist substances applied to wounds; suggests care and concern in nurturing.
Redolent: Strongly fragrant; often evokes memories or feelings associated with scents.
Reticence: Restraint in speech or reluctance to communicate; creates an aura of mystery.
Coalesced: The process of coming together into a unified whole; signifies a moment of realization or clarity.
Sluicing: A sudden flow that drenches or overwhelms; often describes emotional or physical exhaustion.
Mimeographed: A method of copying using a machine; evokes nostalgia for past communication methods.
Macabre: Describes something gruesome or horrifying; touches on themes of mortality and loss.
Ungainliness: State of being clumsy or awkward; reflects self-perception and body image struggles.
Rickrack: A zigzag ribbon used for trimming; symbolizes domestic life and personal touches.
Inertia: Resistance to change; explores emotional stagnation contrasted with revitalization.
Vertigo: A dizziness or spinning sensation; a metaphor for confusion or disorientation.
Eccentricity: Strange or unconventional behavior; often viewed negatively in social contexts.
Voyeurism: Pleasure from observing others; raises ethical questions about privacy and observation.
Explicable: Something that can be explained; relates to the human desire for understanding.
Omen: A sign predicting something to come; reflects themes of foreboding or prophecy.

Themes and Context

Exploration of emotional resilience through the lens of mothers and caregivers.
The significance of both physical and metaphorical appearances in character relationships.
Interplay between hope and despair, especially related to family dynamics and expectations.
Insight into childhood and the various perceptions of innocence and vulnerability.
Connections between memory, the senses, and how they shape personal narratives and experiences.

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