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Everyday Use" Vocab
Vocabulary terms "Everyday Use” & George
| 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 |