Glossary 1.1

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A

atmosphere

 (noun) the gasses surrounding the Earth or other similar objects in outer space

D

deafening

adj

to be fIlled with noise. very loud 

Dissolve

(verb) to melt


F

firewood

noun
 wood used for fuel

frost

noun

Frost is a thin, icy coating that forms on very cold, damp nights.

N

natural disaster

noun

a natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life.

P

paraphrase

verb
 express the same message in different words

plume

(noun) something that looks feathery

S

spew

verb 

To spew is to forcefully expel something, the way a volcano spews hot lava when it erupts, or the way you might spewsoda from your mouth if your friend makes you laugh right after you take a big gulp.

Summary

Noun 

A summary gives a short overview, or the main points, of something longer.

U

Unconscious

 (adjective) not aware or awake