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The Governess/Ninny
The Governess/Ninny Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Account | Bill of work done |
| Carelessness | Lack of responsibility |
| Chambermaid | Female household servant who cooks and cleans |
| Merci | French for "thank you" |
| Spineless | Lack of courage |
| Timidly | Shy or fearful manner |
| Ninny | A fool |
| Ceremony | Proper, polite behavior |
| Governess | Female employee who teaches and trains children |
| Rubles | Coin, money, payment |
| Perspiration | Sweat |
| Nitwit | A stupid or silly person |
| Protest | To express strong objections |
| Julia | Main character in "The Governess" |
| Yulia | Main character in "The Ninny" |
| Dialogue | Words/conversation between characters |
| Adaptation | A story that has been changed or adjusted to be more modern/relevant |