Jargon Journal: Winter Candle

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What does 'calamity' mean?

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A calamity is a noun that refers to a disaster or a serious event that causes damage or distress.

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Is 'calamity' a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb?

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Calamity is a noun.

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Which word does NOT belong: quietly, silent, clattered, whispered?

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Clattered does not belong because it describes a sound, while the others describe silence.

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Which word does NOT belong: gnarled, fresh, new, straight?

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Gnarled does not belong because it describes something twisted or rough, while the others describe something not old.

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What does 'dash' mean in the context of running?

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To dash means to run quickly or hurriedly.

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What is the opposite of 'silent'?

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The opposite of 'silent' is 'noisy'.

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What does 'whispered' mean?

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To whisper means to speak very softly, often so that only a few people can hear.

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What is a synonym for 'calamity'?

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A synonym for calamity is 'disaster'.

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What does 'gnarled' mean?

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Gnarled means twisted or knotted, often used to describe trees or branches.

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What does 'clattered' mean?

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Clattered means to make a loud noise, often from objects hitting each other.