Riding Freedom - Vocabulary

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What does 'situation' mean?

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A set of circumstances or a condition in which someone finds themselves.

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What does 'defended' mean?

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To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

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What does 'swelled' mean?

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To increase in size or volume, often due to filling with water or air.

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What does the simile 'like a little frog in a big pond' mean?

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It means feeling small or unimportant in a large or overwhelming environment.

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What does 'deserve' mean?

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To have earned something because of one's actions or qualities.

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What does 'escorted' mean?

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To accompany someone to a place for protection or guidance.

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What does 'worthy' mean?

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Having value or merit; deserving respect or attention.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a situation where someone might feel 'defended'.

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When a friend stands up for you during a disagreement.

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What might cause a river to 'swell'?

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Heavy rainfall or melting snow can cause a river to swell.