The Watsons Ch. 11-15

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What does the word 'pathetic' mean?

Back

Deserving pity due to sadness or inadequacy.

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What does the word 'wily' mean?

Back

Skilled at deceiving others or using clever tricks to achieve a goal.

Front

What does it mean to 'gnash' your teeth?

Back

To grind or strike the teeth together, especially in anger or pain.

Front

What is a 'sonic boom'?

Back

A loud explosive noise caused by the shock wave from an object traveling faster than the speed of sound.

Front

What is a 'whirlpool'?

Back

A body of rotating water produced by opposing currents or a current running into an obstacle.

Front

What is 'rabies'?

Back

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, primarily transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal.

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What does 'stingy' mean?

Back

Unwilling to give or spend; miserly.

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What does 'electrocuted' mean?

Back

Injured or killed by electric shock.

Front

What is a 'physical phenomenon'?

Back

An observable event that can be explained by the laws of physics.

Front

What is the definition of 'viral disease'?

Back

An illness caused by a virus that can infect living organisms.