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Evryday use & George
Vocab for "everyday use" & George
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| envy | A feeling of jealousy brought on by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck. (noun) |
| awe | A feeling of respect mixed with fear and wonder. (noun) |
| tottering | To be unsteady or off-balance. (verb) |
| tacky | Showing poor taste; out-of-fashion; over-the-top style. (adjective) |
| earnest | Kind and honest. (adjective) |
| sidle | To walk shyly up to someone or thing from the side. (verb) |
| cower | To crouch down in fear. (verb) |
| oppress | To hold someone back from achieving their full potential by controlling them. (verb) |
| audition | To perform in order to obtain a part in a play. (verb) |
| hands | (stagehand): a person who moves scenery or props during the performance of a play. (noun) |
| dictate | Determine or deciding factor of a decision. (verb) |
| murmurs | Soft, indistinct sounds. (noun) |
| lurch | Quick and uncontrolled movement. (verb) |
| cadence | Rhythm of speaking. (noun) |
| furrowed | To wrinkle the forehead due to anxiety, frowning, or concentration. (verb) |