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2014-15 Big Fish Voc
Vocabulary for Big Fish
Term | Definition |
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Ghastly | Horrifying, shocking, or very upsetting |
Emblamatic | Representative; symbolic |
Monstrosity | An object or being that is very frightening to look at, often because it is large and strangely shaped |
Integrity | The quality of possessing firm principles or morals |
Prerequisite | A condition that is required in order for something else to happen |
Carapace | A thick, hard shell; a method of self-protection |
Metamorphosis | Any complete change in appearance, character, circumstances, etc. |
Sought | To go in search or quest of something |
Futile | Endless and often useless effort |
Capacity | The maximum amount that can be received or contained |
Metropolis | A large, very busy city |
Repertoire | The entire stock of skills, techniques, or devices used in a particular field |
Rigors | Harsh or trying circumstances; hardship |
Somber | Very sad and serious |
Translucent | Clear enough to allow light to pass through |
Precision | The quality or state of being accurate or exact |
Synthesize | Combine to create understanding of a whole |
Compounded | To add to something to make it worse |
Disbanding | Breaking up the organization of a group |
Frivolous | Lacking in seriousness or importance |