Touching Spirit Bear Vocab Practice

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What does 'inevitable' mean?

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Certain to happen; unavoidable.

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What does 'breaching' refer to in the context of marine life?

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Rising and breaking through the surface of the water.

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What does it mean to 'violate' a rule?

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To break or fail to comply with a rule or law.

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What is 'skepticism'?

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A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.

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What does 'monotonous' mean?

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Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

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What does 'rehabilitating' mean?

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Restoring to health or normal life through training and therapy.

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What does 'irked' mean?

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To irritate or annoy.

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What does 'gorge' mean in a natural context?

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A narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls.

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Provide an example of a situation that is 'inevitable'.

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If a person does not study for a test, it is inevitable that they will not do well.

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Use 'breaching' in a sentence.

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The whale was breaching, leaping out of the water.