I Survived The Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 — Vocabulary
Lauren Tarshis
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massivevery large The entrance has massive brass doors.more Show sample from book First there was a massive explosion.†p.39.73 more Show general definition very large in size, number, or effect
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laboratorya workplace where people do scientific or medical research We've had success in the laboratory, but are a long way from treating patients.more Show sample from book With his overgrown curls and faded jeans, Dr. Morales looked more like a singer in a rock band than a person who worked in a laboratory.†p.33.13 more a workplace where people do scientific or medical research, or produce drugs or chemicals (also used figuratively) OR (as an adjective) related to such a place Show general definition a workplace where people do scientific or medical research, or produce drugs or chemicals or (as an adjective): related to such a place
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debrispieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around She swept up the debris.more Show sample from book Two hundred and thirty miles of wilderness had been burned, ripped apart, or buried under a hundred feet of mud and debris.†p.92.81 more Show general definition pieces of something that has been destroyed; or trash that is lying around
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hideousextremely ugly, offensive, and/or frightening The beast had hideous fangs.more Show sample from book Jess braced herself for a hideous scream, for two rusty-clawed hands to reach out and pull her into the darkness.†p.24.11 more
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optimisticexpecting the best I'm optimistic that I'll get into a good college.more Show sample from book Maybe he'd gotten his optimism from his granddad Clive Marlowe.†p.18.3 optimistic → optimism:a tendency to expect and see the best in all things Show general definition expecting the best; or focusing on the good part of things
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glimpsequick look I caught a glimpse of them at the game.more Show sample from book I dashed through the forest very quickly so they would catch just a glimpse of me.†p.92.1 a quick look or partial understanding Show general definition a quick look or partial understanding The exact meaning of glimpse can depend upon its context. For example: "I caught a glimpse of her when I was walking to class." -- a very quick look "I glimpsed at the headlines." -- looked quickly "Reading the book gave me a glimpse of the life of a devout Muslim immigrant in America." -- a quick, incomplete view
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agonyintense suffering She was in agony from a toothache.more Show sample from book He dreaded the moment when a tree started to fall over, how its wood would moan and creak as though it was crying out in agony.†p.19.8 Show general definition intense feelings of suffering -- can be from mental or physical pain
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dormantnot active, but capable of activity in the future We hiked on a dormant volcano.more Show sample from book It's just been dormant, which means it's been quiet.†p.33.8 not active or growing, but capable of doing so in the future Show general definition not active or growing, but capable of doing so in the future
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chidechide → chides:corrects or criticizes She constantly chides me for my grammar.more Show sample from book Sam chided.†p.63.6 chide → chided:scolded or criticized Show general definition to tell someone they have done wrong -- sometimes in a gentle way to encourage better behavior
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landmarkvery important It was a landmark Supreme Court decision.more Show sample from book The only landmarks were the smashed shack and the mountain.†p.79.5 landmark → landmarks:an important event or achievement… Show general definition an important event or achievement or: a well-known feature or structure used for navigation or recognition
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The Three MusketeersAlexander Dumas' action-packed adventure tale of friendship, courage, and loyalty (1844) There are many movie-adaptations of The Three Musketeers.more Show sample from book "All for one," Sam said. "And one for all," Jess and Eddie chorused. Dad had taught them that saying a long time ago. It was from The Three Musketeers, which was a book way before it became the name of a candy bar.p.14.9 Show general definition Alexander Dumas' popular historical adventure tale in which d'Artagnan and The Three Musketeers fight "One for all, and all for one." (1844)