Vocabulary: Minn of the Mississippi

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What does 'rapids' mean?

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Rushing water that moves quickly, often found in rivers.

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What does 'shimmering' mean?

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A soft, wavering light that sparkles or glimmers.

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What does 'shallow' mean?

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Not deep; a small distance from the top to the bottom.

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What is an example of a place where you might find 'rapids'?

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In a fast-flowing river where the water rushes over rocks.

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What is an example of something that can be 'shimmering'?

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A lake on a sunny day, where the light reflects off the water.

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What is the opposite of 'shallow'?

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Deep.

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What is a synonym for 'twinkling'?

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Shimmering.

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In what context might you use the word 'desire'?

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To express a strong feeling of wanting something.

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What does 'deserted' mean?

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Empty; no people are present.

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How can you describe a lake that is 'shimmering'?

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It appears to sparkle or glisten in the sunlight.