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What does the word 'swivel' mean?

  • To move forward
  • To sit still
  • To turn around (correct)
  • To jump high
  • What is the definition of 'vast'?

    Enormous, Immense

    What is a rhododendron?

    Evergreen shrub with large flowers

    What does 'despondent' mean?

    <p>Very sad and without hope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'maneuver'?

    <p>A clever or skillful action or movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the term 'indignantly' characterized?

    <p>With anger caused by something felt to be unjust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'constable' do?

    <p>An officer whose duty is to maintain the peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mahogany?

    <p>Hard reddish-brown timber from a tropical tree, used for high-quality furniture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are plimsolls?

    <p>A light rubber soled canvas shoe worn especially for sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'disapprove'?

    <p>To consider bad or wrong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'elation'?

    <p>Great happiness and exhilaration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to do something 'sarcastically'?

    <p>In a mean way; bitterly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'pummel' mean?

    <p>Strike, usually with the fist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when something is 'taut'?

    <p>Very tight from being pulled or stretched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'exasperate' mean?

    <p>To irritate, annoy, or anger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'densely' mean?

    <p>Closely packed together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to act 'decisively'?

    <p>Able to make choices quickly and confidently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'interfere' mean?

    <p>To get in between two people when it is not your problem or issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary Study Notes

    • Swivel: Refers to the action of turning around, often associated with objects like chairs or machinery.

    • Vast: Describes something that is enormous or immense in size, extent, or capacity; often used to depict landscapes or quantities.

    • Rhododendron: An evergreen shrub known for its large, colorful flowers; significant in gardening and botanical studies.

    • Despondent: A state of deep sadness and hopelessness; often experienced during tough life situations or emotional distress.

    • Maneuver: A clever or skillful action or movement; could relate to physical activities or strategic planning in various contexts.

    • Indignantly: Describes a reaction characterized by anger, typically in response to perceived injustice or unfair treatment.

    • Constable: An officer responsible for maintaining peace and order; important in discussions of law enforcement and community safety.

    • Mahogany: A type of hardwood with a reddish-brown color, derived from tropical trees; widely used in high-quality furniture crafting.

    • Plimsoll: A lightweight shoe with a rubber sole, commonly used in sports and casual activities; known for its canvas material.

    • Disapprove: To consider something as bad or wrong; often involves moral or ethical judgments regarding actions or behaviors.

    • Elation: A strong feeling of great happiness and exhilaration; often significant in psychological and emotional studies.

    • Sarcastically: Refers to a mean or bitterly mocking manner of speaking; often used in social interactions for humor or criticism.

    • Pummel: To strike repeatedly, usually with the fist; commonly used in descriptions of fighting or combat sports.

    • Taut: Describes something that is very tight from being pulled or stretched; applicable to physical objects like ropes or muscles.

    • Exasperate: To irritate, annoy, or anger someone; frequently employed in discussions about interpersonal relations or stressors.

    • Densely: Indicates objects or living organisms that are closely packed together; relevant in contexts such as population studies or vegetation.

    • Decisively: The ability to make quick and confident choices; critical for leadership and decision-making processes.

    • Interfere: To become involved in a situation, particularly when it is not one’s concern; often viewed negatively in personal relationships.

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