3.2 Wonders Vocabulary Remembering Hurricane Katrina

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What does it mean to do something gingerly?

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To do something gingerly means to do it carefully or with extreme caution.

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What does it mean to be mature?

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To be mature means to show the qualities of being an adult.

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What does it mean to be selective?

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To be selective means to be very careful with making choices.

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Who are residents?

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Residents are the people who live in a particular place.

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What does it mean when something is assigned?

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When something is assigned, it is given out as a task.

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What is the definition of generosity?

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Generosity is the quality of being kind and giving.

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What does it mean to scatter?

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To scatter means to spread out or distribute over a wide area.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What does it mean to evacuate?

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To evacuate means to leave a place for safety.

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What is a community?

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A community is a group of people living in the same area or sharing common interests.