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