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What does the word 'comparative' mean?
What does the word 'comparative' mean?
What does it mean 'to chasten'?
What does it mean 'to chasten'?
To make someone more humble
What does the phrase 'to lose one's taste for' mean?
What does the phrase 'to lose one's taste for' mean?
To stop liking
What does 'crummy' mean?
What does 'crummy' mean?
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Irritable means easily pleased.
Irritable means easily pleased.
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What does the term 'to simmer down' imply?
What does the term 'to simmer down' imply?
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What does 'someone was clearly for the high jump' suggest?
What does 'someone was clearly for the high jump' suggest?
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What does 'to make oneself scarce' mean?
What does 'to make oneself scarce' mean?
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What does 'absorbed in' refer to?
What does 'absorbed in' refer to?
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What is the past tense of 'stride'?
What is the past tense of 'stride'?
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What does 'to blare' mean?
What does 'to blare' mean?
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What does 'ghastly' mean?
What does 'ghastly' mean?
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What does it mean 'to dread'?
What does it mean 'to dread'?
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What does 'to infuriate' mean?
What does 'to infuriate' mean?
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What does 'to intensify' mean?
What does 'to intensify' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'trash'?
What is the meaning of 'trash'?
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What does 'filth' refer to?
What does 'filth' refer to?
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What does 'kitty' mean in this context?
What does 'kitty' mean in this context?
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What is a 'counter-attack'?
What is a 'counter-attack'?
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What does 'subtle' mean?
What does 'subtle' mean?
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What does 'to devise' mean?
What does 'to devise' mean?
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What does 'to hatch' mean?
What does 'to hatch' mean?
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What does 'to stagger' mean?
What does 'to stagger' mean?
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What does 'to wedge' mean?
What does 'to wedge' mean?
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What is 'soot'?
What is 'soot'?
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What does 'to brandish' mean?
What does 'to brandish' mean?
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What does 'distinctly' mean?
What does 'distinctly' mean?
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What does 'to throttle' mean?
What does 'to throttle' mean?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Study Notes
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Comparative (adj): Used to describe something that stands out when compared to another item, indicating relative differences.
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To chasten (verb): Refers to the process of making someone more humble or subdued, often through correction or discipline.
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To lose one's taste for (phrase): Describes the act of no longer enjoying or appreciating something that was previously liked.
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Crummy (adj - slang): Informal term denoting poor quality or something that is considered worthless or undesirable.
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Irritable (adj): Characterizes a person who is easily annoyed or upset, often leading to increased frustration.
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To simmer down (verb): The action of calming oneself after being upset or angry, often after a period of emotional agitation.
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Someone was clearly for the high jump (phrase): Indicates that someone is in trouble or about to face consequences for their actions.
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To make oneself scarce (verb): Describes the intention to hide or avoid being present, often to evade a situation or confrontation.
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Absorbed in (adj): Signifies a state of being deeply focused or engrossed in a particular activity or thought.
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Strode (verb): The past tense of 'stride', meaning to walk with long, decisive steps, often suggesting confidence or purpose.
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To blare (verb): The act of producing a loud noise, especially in a disruptive or attention-seeking manner.
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Ghastly (adj): A term used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or shocking, often evoking horror.
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To dread (verb): Involves anticipating something with fear or apprehension, often related to an upcoming event or situation.
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To infuriate (verb): The process of making someone extremely angry or enraged, often due to provocations.
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To intensify (verb): Refers to the act of increasing in strength, severity, or degree, making something more powerful or pronounced.
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Trash (noun): Another term for garbage or rubbish, usually referring to waste materials discarded as worthless.
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Filth (noun): Denotes disgusting dirt or impurities, often associated with unhygienic conditions.
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Kitty (noun): Slang for a pool of money or a fund, typically used for a specific purpose or shared among a group.
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Counter-attack (noun): A military or strategic move made in retaliation against an initial hostile action by an opponent.
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Subtle (adj): Describes something that is delicate, nuanced, or not immediately obvious, requiring careful perception.
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To devise (verb): The act of planning or inventing something, often referring to a strategy or solution.
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To hatch (verb): Means to develop or bring forth, often used in the context of ideas or plans coming into fruition.
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To stagger (verb): Refers to walking unsteadily, typically due to dizziness, illness, or other effects.
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To wedge (verb): The action of forcefully inserting or pushing something into a small space.
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Soot (noun): A black, powdery substance produced by burning organic matter, particularly coal or wood.
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To brandish (verb): Describes waving or flourishing an object, typically a weapon, as a show of force or intimidation.
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Distinctly (adv): Refers to something being clear or sharply defined, easily perceived without ambiguity.
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To throttle (verb): The act of straining or choking, often used metaphorically to describe oppression or control.
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