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