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ELA M.1 L 1-7
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Literal (adj.) | The usual or exact meaning of a word or phrase |
| Figurative (adj.) | Not meant to be understood in a literal way; expressing something in an interesting way; using words to mean something beyond their ordinary meaning. |
| Heart (n.) (Literal meaning) | The muscle organ in the chest that pumps blood throughout the body. |
| Heart (n.) (Figurative meaning) | A person’s deepest feelings or true personality; feelings of love, affection, or sympathy |
| Cardio (n.) | Exercise that raises one's heart beat |
| Cardiologist (n.) | A doctor who specializes in treating the human heart |
| Transplant (v.) | move to another place, an operation in which an organ or tissue is moved to another human. |
| Courage (n.) | The strength to control fear in the face of a dangerous or difficult situation |
| devour (v.) | eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly |
| Infinitely(adv.) | To infinite extent or amount; without limit |