Smokejumpers Vocabulary: Unit 5 Week 1

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What does 'dedication' mean?

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Dedication means devotion or commitment to a task or purpose.

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What does 'concentrating' mean?

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Concentrating means paying close attention to something.

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What is a 'parachute'?

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A parachute is a cloth canopy used to fall slowly from the sky.

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What does 'essential' mean?

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Essential means something that is very important or necessary.

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What is the meaning of 'devotion'?

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Devotion means strong love or loyalty to someone or something.

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What does it mean to 'pay close attention'?

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To pay close attention means to focus carefully on something.

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What is the purpose of a parachute?

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The purpose of a parachute is to slow down a person's fall from a height.

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Why is hard work considered essential for good grades?

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Hard work is essential for good grades because it helps students learn and understand the material.

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What is the opposite of 'devotion'?

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The opposite of devotion is carelessness or indifference.

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What does it mean to 'daydream'?

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Daydreaming means to think about pleasant things while not paying attention to what is happening around you.