Vocabulary
Define context
The words and/or sentences around a word that help explain its meaning.
The old building sighed as the doors opened and closed in the hallway.
dessicated
extremely dry
Define phrase
Phrase: A group of words that work together to express an idea.
The silence in the room was a thick blanket,
The silence covered everything in the room. There was absolutely no noise.
dilapidated
in very poor condition; falling apart
Define convey
To communicate or express an idea.
like water pouring through a broken dam.
Students rushed into the rooms quickly and often
articulate
able to express ideas clearly
Define dense
like pages flipping in a book
The wings were flapping consistently and so fast they couldn't be seen.
verbose
using too many words; overly talkative
Define tedious
Long, repetitive, and tiring.
That hill just kept going forever.
The hill was very long and difficult to climb.
panoramic
showing a wide view of a large area
Define scarce
limited or hard to find
The café was the town’s living room
The cafe is an extremely popular place for people in town to be
treacherous
dangerous or difficult to travel on