The Pod Vocabulary

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What is a parka?

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A parka is a type of warm jacket, often with a hood, designed for cold weather.

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What does 'impulse' mean?

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An impulse is a sudden strong urge to act without thinking.

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What is a contraption?

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A contraption is a machine or device that is complicated or unusual.

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What does 'arcing' refer to?

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Arcing refers to the action of moving in a curved path or forming an arc.

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or by a character in a book.

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What does 'irritably' mean?

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Irritably means in a manner that shows annoyance or impatience.

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What does 'dismay' mean?

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Dismay is a feeling of shock or disappointment.

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What does 'disoriented' mean?

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Disoriented means confused about where you are or what is happening.

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What is empathy?

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Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

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What does 'pitying' mean?

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Pitying means feeling sorrow or compassion for someone else's misfortune.