The Pod Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a 'parka'?

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A large windproof jacket or coat.

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What does 'pitying' mean?

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Feeling of unhappiness.

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What does 'empathy' indicate about a person's reaction?

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Understanding and sharing the feelings of another.

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What is the meaning of 'impulse'?

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A strong desire to do something.

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What does 'irritably' mean?

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In a way that shows you become easily annoyed.

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What is the definition of 'context clues'?

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Hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an 'antonym'?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What does 'figurative language' refer to?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is the meaning of 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.