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"Everyday use" & Geo
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |