Vocabulary and Meaning Flashcard

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What does dignified mean as used in the sentence: 'The teacher walked into the room in a dignified manner, standing tall and speaking with calm authority'?

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respectful and serious

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What does face mean in the sentence: "Javier didn’t want to face the challenge of speaking in front of the whole class, but he knew he had to try."?

Back

to deal with or confront

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What does flushed mean in the context: After running the mile in P.E., Jamal’s cheeks were flushed and warm?

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red and hot

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What are gums?

Back

soft tissue in the mouth around teeth

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What are livers?

Back

organs that remove waste from the blood

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What is an organism?

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any living thing

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What is a proboscis?

Back

a long nose or tube for feeding

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What does provided mean in the sentence: "The camp counselor provided the campers with maps before the hike."?

Back

gave or supplied

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What are ticks?

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small insects that feed on blood

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What does perk up mean here?

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to become more alert and lively