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Everyday Use” & Geor
| word | part of speech | Definition & Example Sentence: |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | adjective | showing poor taste; out-of-fashion; over-the-top style |
| earnest | adjective | Kind and honest |
| sidle | verb | To walk shyly up to someone or thing from the side |
| cower | verb | To crouch down with 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 |