Jargon Journal: Winter Candle

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What does the word '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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What part of speech is 'calamity'?

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Noun

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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 knotted, while the others describe something not old.

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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 loud noise, while the others describe quiet actions.

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

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To dash means to run quickly.

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What is the opposite of 'quietly'?

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Loudly.

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What does 'gnarled' mean?

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

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What does 'whispered' mean?

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Whispered means to speak very softly.

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What is an example of a calamity?

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A natural disaster like a hurricane or an earthquake.

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What does 'clattered' mean?

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Clattered means to make a loud noise, often from falling or hitting something.