"The Watsons go to Birmingham" Vocab chapters 1 - 4

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What does the word 'radioactive' mean?

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Radioactive refers to materials that emit radiation, which can be harmful to living organisms.

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What does the word 'emulate' mean?

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To emulate means to imitate or strive to equal or excel, often in a positive way.

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What does the word 'jabbering' mean?

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Jabbering means to talk rapidly and indistinctly, often making little sense.

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What does the term 'juvenile delinquent' refer to?

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A juvenile delinquent is a young person, typically under 18, who has committed a crime or engages in behavior that is against the law.

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What does the word 'intimidate' mean?

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To intimidate means to frighten or make someone feel afraid, often to influence their behavior.

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What does the word 'hostile' mean?

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Hostile means unfriendly or antagonistic; showing opposition or resistance.

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What is a 'thermostat'?

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A thermostat is a device that regulates temperature by controlling heating and cooling systems.

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What does the word 'hambone' refer to in slang?

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Hambone is a slang term that can refer to a foolish or silly person, or it can refer to a type of performance involving rhythmic body slapping.

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What does it mean to 'trouble make'?

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To trouble make means to cause problems or disturbances, often in a mischievous way.

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What does the word 'orbiting' mean?

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Orbiting refers to the movement of an object around another object in space, such as a planet around a star.