Sign of the Beaver Vocabulary Ch. 16 - 20

Front

What is a medley?

Back

A mixture of elements; a hodgepodge or jumble.

Front

Define stockade.

Back

A defensive barrier consisting of strong posts or timbers fixed upright in the ground.

Front

What does pungent mean?

Back

Sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting.

Front

What is the meaning of boisterous?

Back

Full of noisy enthusiasm and energy.

Front

Define ramshackle.

Back

Poorly maintained or constructed and seeming likely to fall apart or collapse.

Front

What are the characteristics of a stockade?

Back

Strong, upright posts or timbers used as a defensive barrier.

Front

How would you describe a boisterous crowd?

Back

A crowd that is full of noisy enthusiasm and energy.

Front

What type of smell would be described as pungent?

Back

A smell that is sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, often strong and biting.

Front

In what context might you encounter a ramshackle building?

Back

In a context where the building is poorly maintained or constructed, appearing likely to collapse.

Front

What is the significance of a medley in literature?

Back

It can represent a mixture of different elements, themes, or ideas.