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Mixed Up Files Ch1-3
Vocabulary for the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basic E. Frankweiler
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |