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Amy Tan; ChiLo
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Evoke | draw out |
| converses | with conversation |
| keenly | fine or sharp |
| intersection | between |
| wrought | plan |
| vivid | graphic |
| observation | take note |
| wince | movement |
| impeccable | flawless |
| benign | harmless |
| sympathy | pity |
| anxious | nervous |
| linguist | person who studies speech |
| insular | stand alone |
| moderately | mediocre |
| percentile | rank |
| wittily | funny |
| quandary | dilemma |
| nascent | development |
| essence | real |
| intimacy | cozy |
| transcribed | write down |
| belies | deception |
| empirical | not proven |
| guise | manner |
| portfolio | collections |
| diagnosis | cause |
| regrettable | unfortunate |
| sociologist | person who studies society |
| bland | tranquil |
| semantic | study of meaning |
| associative | unity |