XC List 1 Vocabulary

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What is a verse or stanza of a poem or song called?

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Stave

Front

What is the term for a vehicle used to take a dead person to the place of burial?

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Hearse

Front

What word describes something that is plainly seen, heard, perceived; capable of being touched or felt?

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Palpable

Front

What does the term 'ponderous' mean?

Back

Of great weight; massive; heavy

Front

What is the meaning of 'abundance'?

Back

An extremely plentiful or over-sufficient quantity or supply.

Front

What is the definition of 'stanza' in poetry?

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A grouped set of lines within a poem, often sharing a common rhyme scheme.

Front

What is the significance of a 'hearse' in cultural practices?

Back

It is a vehicle that symbolizes the final journey of the deceased to their resting place.

Front

How can 'palpable' be used in a sentence?

Back

The tension in the room was palpable as everyone awaited the announcement.

Front

What are synonyms for 'ponderous'?

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Heavy, weighty, cumbersome.

Front

What is the difference between 'abundance' and 'scarcity'?

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Abundance refers to a plentiful supply, while scarcity refers to a lack of sufficient quantity.