Vocab 11-12

Front

What does the term 'harbinger' mean?

Back

A harbinger is a forerunner or advance warning of something.

Front

Define 'ubiquitous'.

Back

Ubiquitous means being everywhere at the same time.

Front

What does it mean to 'succumb'?

Back

To succumb means to give way or yield.

Front

What is 'venom'?

Back

Venom refers to poison, spite, or malice.

Front

Explain the term 'reverberate'.

Back

Reverberate means to reecho or resound.

Front

What is a synonym for 'harbinger'?

Back

A synonym for harbinger is 'precursor'.

Front

Provide an example of something that is ubiquitous.

Back

The internet is an example of something that is ubiquitous.

Front

What is the opposite of 'succumb'?

Back

The opposite of succumb is 'resist'.

Front

In what contexts might 'venom' be used metaphorically?

Back

Venom can be used metaphorically to describe spiteful or malicious behavior.

Front

How can sounds reverberate in a physical space?

Back

Sounds reverberate in a physical space when they bounce off surfaces and create echoes.