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Vocab: "Evryday Use"
Vocab for Everyday Use and 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. |
| Furrow | (verb) To wrinkle the forehead due to anxiety, frowning, or concentration. |