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“Everyday Use” & Geo
Vocabulary terms for “Everyday Use” & George
Term | Definition |
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envy | a feeling of jealous brought on by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck |
awe | A feeling of respect mixed with fear and wonder |
tottering | To be unsteady or off-balance |
tacky | Showing poor taste; out of fashion; over the top style |
earnest | Kind and honest |
sidle | To walk shyly up to someone or thing from the side |
cower | To crouch down in fear |
oppress | To hold someone back from achieving their full potential by controlling them |
audition | To perform in order to obtain a part in a play |
hands | A person who moves scenery or props during the performance of a play |
Dictate | Determine or deciding factor of a decision |
Murmurs | Soft, indistinct sounds |
Lurch | Quick and uncontrolled movement |
Cadence | Rhythm of speaking |
Furrowed | To wrinkle the forehead due to anxiety, frowning, or concentration |