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Mixed Up Files Ch1-3
Vocabulary for the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basic E. Frankweiler
Term | Definition |
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procedure | (n) an official way of doing something |
mutual | (adj) held in common by two or more parties |
impatient | (adj) having the tendency to be quickly irritated |
quarrel | (v) to have an angry argument |
caution | (n) care taken to avoid danger or mistakes |
obvious | (adj) easily understood; clear or apparent |
monotony (monotonous) | (n) lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition |
complement | (v) adds to something in a way that improves it |
temptation | (n) a desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise |
exhaustion | (n) extreme weakness or tiredness |
elegant | (adj) tastefully fine or luxurious in dress, style, or design |
inconspicuous | (adj) not noticeable or prominent |
condemn | (v) to express an unfavorable judgement on; show strong disapproval |
precious | (adj) of high price or great value |
recognize | (v) to perceive as true; to realize |
trait | (n) an adjective that describes a character in a literary text and expresses a specific quality about the character- ex. selfish, industrious, humorous |
acknowledge | (v) to disclose agreement with; to recognize as valid |
connection | (n) a relationship or association between one or more individuals, ideas, or events |
contribute | (v) to be an important fact in; help to cause |
delineate | (n) to describe or outline with precision |