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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Envy | Noun, a feeling of jealousy brought on by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck EX: _____ washed over me as I saw my best friend open their new Oculus VR headset. |
| Awe | Noun, A feeling of respect mixed with fear and wonder EX: We were in ____ when we saw the famous actor in the grocery store. |
| Tottering | Verb, To be unsteady or off-balance EX: The old woman was _____ across the street even though she had a cane to assist her. |
| Tacky | Adjective, Showing poor taste; out-of-fashion; over-the-top style EX: She pins an orchid on my dress, even though she told me that she thinks that orchids are _____ flowers. |
| Earnest | Adjective, Kind and honest EX: Maggie will marry John Thomas (who has mossy teeth in an ____ face) and then I’ll be free to sit here alone. |
| sidle | Verb, To walk shyly up to someone or thing from the side EX: Have you ever seen a lame animal ______ up to someone who is ignorant enough to be kind to him? |
| Cower | Verb, To crouch down in fear EX: She stoops down quickly and lines up picture after picture of me sitting there in front of the house with Maggie ____ing behind me |
| Oppress | Verb, To hold someone back from achieving their full potential by controlling them EX: “I couldn’t bear it any longer being named after the people who ____ me.” |
| Audition | Verb, To perform in order to obtain a part in a play EX: Mrs. Fields would be watching the class while Mrs. Udell ______ed students in the hallway. |
| Hands | Noun, (stagehand): a person who moves scenery or props during the performance of a play EX: If you’d rather not be onstage, Mr. Jackson will need quality _____ on the crew. |
| Dictate | Verb, Determine or deciding factor of a decision EX: “I will give you a card with a number on it. The number will ____ the order of your audition. |
| Murmurs | Noun, Soft, indistinct sounds EX: George listened closely, but she couldn’t hear a sound from the hallway over the ____ and rustling papers inside the classroom. |
| Lurch | Verb, Quick and uncontrolled movement EX: George’s stomach _________ed when there was another sniffle and a snort, followed by the words, “Oh, Charlotte, I miss you so,” and snickers. |
| Cadence | Noun, Rhythm of speaking EX: The first words rushed out of her mouth, but then she slowed into the __________ she had practiced. |
| Furrowed | Verb, To wrinkle the forehead due to anxiety, frowning, or concentration EX: Kelly’s brow ______ in thought. They stood together in heavy silence. |