U7 - "Out of Bounds" Vocabulary Practice

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What does 'hamper' mean?

Back

To hinder or impede the progress of something.

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What does 'glimmer' mean?

Back

A faint or wavering light; a small sign of hope.

Front

What is a 'sect'?

Back

A group of people with somewhat different religious beliefs from those of a larger group to which they belong.

Front

What does 'engross' mean?

Back

To occupy someone's attention completely.

Front

What does 'distract' mean?

Back

To divert attention away from something.

Front

What is the difference between 'sect' and 'denomination'?

Back

A sect is often a smaller, more radical group, while a denomination is a recognized branch of a larger religious tradition.

Front

Provide an example of 'hamper' in a sentence.

Back

The heavy rain will hamper our outdoor plans.

Front

Provide an example of 'glimmer' in a sentence.

Back

There was a glimmer of hope when the sun peeked through the clouds.

Front

What does 'maroon' mean in a different context?

Back

To leave someone trapped and isolated in an uninhabited place.

Front

What is the meaning of 'straggle'?

Back

To move slowly or fall behind.