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“Everyday Use” & Geo
Vocabulary terms
| 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 |