I Survived the Shark Attack of 1916 Vocabulary Page
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Notable Vocabulary Words
Chapter 1
Creek ---> a narrow area of water that flows into the land from the ocean, a lake, etc.
Stare / Staring ---> to look for a long time with the eyes wide open, especially when surprised, frightened, or thinking:
Dive / Dove ---> o jump into water, especially with your head and arms going in first, or to move down under the water:
Jaw ---> the lower part of your face that moves when you open your mouth:
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Chapter 2
Ached ---> a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong:
Damp ---> slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable:
Fortune ---> a very large amount of money or property:
Diner ---> in the U.S., a small informal and inexpensive restaurant, often at the side of the road
Baseball ---> a game played especially in North America by two teams of nine players, in which a player hits a ball with a bat (= stick) and tries to run around four bases on a large field before the other team returns the ball
Spectacles ---> Glasses for reading or seeing far away, used to enhance vision
Humidity ---> the quality of being humid: Wet & hot - Sultry
To Fool (someone or something) ---> To “fool” someone means to trick or deceive that person so they believe something that is not true, often so you can get what you want or as a joke. The idea is that the other person is made to feel or look silly because they trusted something false
To Pull Pranks ---> To “pull pranks” means to play tricks or practical jokes on people, usually to surprise them or make others laugh. The action is typically meant to be funny and not seriously harmful, although it can sometimes embarrass or annoy the person who is the target of the prank
Rumple / Rumpled ---> to make something become creased (= not smooth) or messy
Luxurious ---> very comfortable and expensive:
Charm ---> a quality that makes you like or feel attracted to someone or something:
Fashionable ---> popular at a particular time:
Panicked ---> a sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought and action
Brutally ---> To “brutally attack” someone or something means to attack in a very violent, cruel, and severe way, causing serious harm or damage. The adverb “brutally” emphasizes that the attack is not just forceful, but also harsh and lacking in mercy or kindness
Die / Died ---> to stop being alive, either suddenly or slowly:
Injuries ---> physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack:
Hoax ---> a plan to deceive someone, such as telling the police there is a bomb somewhere when there is not one, or a trick:
Yacht ---> a boat with sails and sometimes an engine, used for either racing or traveling on for pleasure
Gravelly Voice ---> A “gravelly voice” is a voice that sounds low, rough, and a bit harsh, rather than smooth or clear. It often has a raspy or hoarse quality, as if there is “gravel” in the sound, and is sometimes associated with age, smoking, tiredness, or a naturally deep voice.
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Notable Phrases & Idioms
Chapter 1
A Feeling of Terror ---> A “feeling of terror” means a sudden, very strong sense of fear or dread, usually much more intense than ordinary fear. It often comes with a sense that something very bad or dangerous is happening or about to happen.
A Chill Deep Down ---> A “chill deep down inside oneself” usually means a sudden, strong feeling of fear, shock, awe, or intense emotion that seems to reach the innermost part of your feelings or being. It combines a physical image (“chill” like a shiver) with the idea of “deep down inside,” which refers to very private, true emotions that are not always visible on the surface
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Chapter 2
The morning breakfast Rush ---> “The morning breakfast rush” means the very busy time in the morning when many people are trying to get breakfast at the same time, often in a hurry before work or school.
Rushing Toward (someone or something) ---> “Rushing toward” someone or something means moving very quickly in their direction, usually with a sense of hurry, urgency, or strong emotion. It suggests not just walking, but going fast because it feels important to reach that person or thing soon
Scared as Rabbits --->
“Scared as rabbits” is a simile that means “very scared,” “very nervous,” or “very timid.” It compares a person to rabbits, which are known for being easily frightened and quick to run away from danger in nature and in stories.
So if someone is “scared as rabbits,” it suggests they are jumpy, anxious, and ready to hide or escape, not calm or brave in that situation
He Puttered around the creek---> “He puttered around the creek” means he moved slowly and casually near the creek, doing small, unimportant things without any clear goal. It suggests relaxed, unhurried activity, like walking, looking at rocks or water, poking at things, or just passing the time in that area
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