Vocabulary Words

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What is a crest?

The highest point of something, such as a wave or hill.

What does 'sodden' mean?

Soggy or soaked with liquid, which makes it heavy.

Define 'resolute'.

Determined.

What is liniment?

A liquid or ointment used to ease pain, irritation, and stiffness. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'liberty'.

Freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What is a passport?

A document that allows people to enter and leave foreign countries. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'calamity'.

A catastrophe or disaster. Signup and view all the answers

What is shrubbery?

A group of bushes with many wooden stems that grow low to the ground. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'resourceful'.

Applying a wise course of action to solve a problem. Signup and view all the answers

What is rheumatism?

A disease that causes stiffness or pain in the muscles and joints. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'heroism'.

An act that is done with courage for noble reasons. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'recognize' mean?

To acknowledge, accept or notice something that is familiar. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'crest'?

The highest point of something, such as a wave or hill. Signup and view all the answers

'Resolute' means undetermined.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Define 'curfew'.

A rule that tells when people need to be home and off the streets. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'liniment' used for?

To ease pain, irritation, and stiffness. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the word 'liberty'?

Freedom Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'wharf'?

A man-made dock for boats to tie to and unload/load cargo. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a passport?

A document that allows people to enter and leave foreign countries. Signup and view all the answers

What is generally defined as 'shrubbery'?

A group of bushes with many wooden stems that grow low to the ground. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'endure'?

To tolerate something or to face a difficult challenge. Signup and view all the answers

Having a wise course of action to solve a problem is considered to be resourceful.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'recognize'?

To acknowledge, accept or notice something that is familiar. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following defines 'curfew'?

A rule that tells when people need to be home and off the streets. (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Liberty' means freedom.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes 'shrubbery'?

A group of bushes with many wooden stems that grow low to the ground. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be 'resourceful'?

Applying a wise course of action to solve a problem. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following defines 'heroism'?

An act that is done with courage for noble reasons. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Crest

The highest point of something, such as a wave or hill.

Sodden

Soggy or soaked with liquid, which makes it heavy.