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House on Mango St
Vocabulary from The House on Mango Street
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| complicated | difficult to analyze or understand |
| sassy | improperly forward or bold |
| limb | one of the jointed appendages of an animal. ex. an arm or a leg |
| jut | extend out or project in space |
| scramble | to move hurriedly or to mix things |
| gutter | a channel along the roof that carries away rainwater |
| pleat | make folds in a garment or piece of fabric |
| fleck | a small bit that is a contrasting color |
| slat | a thin strip of wood or metal |
| salamander | a land amphibian that looks like a lizard |
| descend | move downward and lower, but not necessarily the whole way |
| totter | walk unsteadily (like a toddler) |
| strut | walk proudly and/or confidently |
| stoop | small porch or set of steps at the entrance to a house |
| canteen | a room with food sold to employees or members of an institution |
| anemic | lacking vigor or energy |
| scuff | scratch or wear off by rubbing or scraping |
| linoleum | inexpensive floor covering |
| authority | freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; someone in charge |
| cue | a reminder for some action or speech |
| naptha | a volatile, flammable liquid made of hydrocarbons |
| fare | the price or charge to ride public transportation (eg. bus fare) |
| limp | lacking in strength, firmness, or resilience |
| imitate | reproduce someone's behavior or looks |
| maroon | dark brownish red or purplish red |
| voodoo | a religion practiced mostly in the Caribbean and New Orleans |
| sorrow | an emotion of great sadness connected to loss |
| pillar | anything in the shape of a column or tower |
| intern | an advanced student or graduate in medicine BEFORE they become a doctor; a low level or entry level position |
| currency | metal or paper used for trade or exchange (eg money) |
| ferocious | extreme and violent energy |
| salmon | orangey pink color; a type of fish |
| hysterical | excessive or uncontrollable emotion |
| suede | leather with a napped surface |
| content | satisfied with how things are |
| velvety | smooth and soft feeling; can apply to sight, sound, taste, or touch |
| porcelain | ceramic ware made of refined clay, slightly translucent |
| fringe | decorative border made with short hanging threads |
| trudge | walk heavily or firmly when tired or through mud |
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