"They (the makazins) seemed relieved to flop inside the door and nestle into the safe embrace of Mama's pair. "

What figurative language is this?

The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all equipment.

The word inspection in the sentence means____

Robert thought that the comparison of the Rocky Mountains to a backbone was apt. It helped him form an accurate image of the mountain range.

"The beads in her designs were laid down in strict rows. Her stitches never faltered."

What does the word faltered mean as used in this sentence?

Pangolins have a physical resemblance, or likeness, to an armadillo, with claws and armored bodies. When attacked, pangolins thwart combat by rolling into a hard ball and hiding. Like bats and other animals that sleep all day, pangolins are nocturnal. Because they lack teeth, eating tiny stones with their food is critical for digestion.

What does the word critical mean in the paragraph?

Taking umbrage at his classmate’s rude remarks, Sam stormed out of the room.

Closer to home, you can find superfoods in your garden or local store. Think "crisp and crunchy". Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and kale detoxify harmful substances. As a result, they may help to prevent some forms of cancer. These veggies also are low in calories and have lots of vitamins A, C, and K.

What does the word detoxify mean in this paragraph?

Women’s suffrage organizations faced determined resistance from groups who argued that a woman’s place was in the home, not in the political arena. Plenty of women strongly agreed that they deserved more rights. Yet many of them still deplored the idea of women having a voice

in the government.

What does the word resistance mean in the paragraph?

Stagnant water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes that transmit diseases. Stagnant water is motionless. It is water that doesn’t move or flow.

Something in the refrigerator is so putrid, a wave of odor wafted out when we opened the door.

The word putrid in the sentence means____

"Her words were as sharp as bee stings." means...

Explorers cut trails through the treacherous and rough terrain of the Rockies.

For centuries, people in coastal areas of China and Japan have harvested a superfood found in marine environments. Recent studies show that eating seaweed protects against infection. It might also reduce the risk of serious diseases and extend people's life spans. If true, these would be important benefits.

What does the word marine mean in this paragraph?

For centuries, people in coastal areas of China and Japan have harvested a superfood found in marine environments. Recent studies show that eating seaweed protects against infection. It might also reduce the risk of serious diseases and extend people's life spans. If true, these would be important benefits.

Which two words form the paragraph help you understand the meaning of marine?