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“Everyday Use” & Geo
Vocabulary terms for “Everyday Use” & George
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |